2005 Workhorse W22 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W22 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Workhorse W22. That ranks 4th out of 11 W22 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (18 complaints, 86%), typically at around 13,940 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Workhorse W22 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 86% | 13,940 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 22,361 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 19,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Workhorse W22 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Risk: The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.
Steering
Problem: Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Risk: This steering condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts. The recall began on may 22, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Overheating disc brake caliper (EA07016) — opened Nov 16, 2007, closed Aug 19, 2009, led to recall 09V110000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The instrument led started to malfunction .can't read what gear the motorhome is in or any of the other functions that are displayed,oil pressure, low oil. It started gradually now its to the point that you can't read the display especially what gear (reverse .neutral,drive). Someone can get…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 workhorse w22 rv. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he smelled burning from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that they needed to replace the brake caliper assemblies. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
2005 workhorse w22 motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning sticking brake calipers *tgw while replacing the calipers, the mechanic discovered that three of the brake rotors were cracked. The consumer felt it was a premature failure of the brake rotors and constituted a safety…
I had new tires put on this motorhome and the mechanic showed me front rotors were both cracked and reminded me of the bosch caliper recall. I checked my vin # on workhorse web site and it showed the recall for my chassis. I took it to bob stall chevrolet in san diego to handle the recall. I was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 national sea breeze lx rv with a workhorse w22 chassis. The contact received notification of nhtsa id number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall in 2010. On a later date while driving 65 mph and engaging the brake, the…
Other Workhorse W22 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 W22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 W22 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 W22 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 W22 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 W22 | 8 | 3 |
| 2005 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 W22 | 92 | 2 |
| 2003 W22 | 113 | 1 |
| 2002 W22 | 67 | 2 |
| 2001 W22 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000 W22 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Workhorse W22?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, parking brake problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Workhorse W22?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Workhorse W22 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W22 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.