2002 Workhorse W22 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (58) · Service Brakes (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Workhorse W22 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
43 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2023-03-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 21,000 mi“the contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22 chassis. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. additionally, the abs warning light was illuminated. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was not diagnosed nor …”
2021-01-28 · Service Brakes“we just purchased this motorhome and during my investigation for various repairs found there were 2 recalls on this coach. only 1st of the 2 of the recalls was addressed with the 2nd recall being a more intense modification of the 1st. i am now trying to find out how to get the 2nd recall implemented since navistar absorbed workhorse and navistar …”
2019-08-02 · Visibility/Wiper“ 1) the manufacture, winnebago industries, equipped the driver "cockpit" of the vehicle with thermopane windows with an identified weakness. the seals in the windows are inadequate to maintain seal integrity, thus allowing air infiltration. said air infiltration caused fogging of the glass, and an accumulation of condensation within the glass. …”
2019-07-15 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2002 workhorse w22. the contact stated that the abs warning indicator flashed and remained illuminated. in addition, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard, creating the risk of a potential crash. the contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repa…”
2011-03-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 14,000 mi“non-availability of parts, nhtsa recall # ea02035. i have tried to make an appt w/an authorized workhorse chassis service center. the two centers nearest me have had the caliper kits on order for the longest time. i feel that workhorse custom chassis is dragging their feet when supplying the service centers. *tr…”
2011-03-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“2002 damon intruder on a 2002 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer states defective calipers and seeks reimbursement for repairs *tgw the consumer stated the rotors, seals, pads and hoses also had to be replaced. the consumer believed the defective calipers caused damage to the other brake components. *jb…”
2011-01-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“2002 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer writes in regards to problems with workhorse brakes and requests reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated the first problem he encountered with the rv was the smell of burning brakes which was noticed in 2004 and the repairs were done during the bosch brake caliper recall. the next problem came in late 2007 when…”
2011-01-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“2002 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer is seeking reimbursement for a towing bill due to problems with workhorse custom chassis *tgw the consumer stated the brakes failed to release while driving.*jb…”
2010-12-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“2003 pace arrow motorhome on a 2002 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer is requesting reimbursement for brake caliper replacement since this was a recall issue for workhorse w22 chassis. *kb the consumer stated after the rv was purchased, the abs light illuminated and the brake pedal was soft. brake fluid leaked out and the wheel grease was extremely…”
2010-12-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 40,126 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 bounder 36u rv equipped with a workhorse chassis w22. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the technician informed that the front and rear rotors had severe cracks so both rotors were replaced at the expense of the owner. the contact stated…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.