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2003 Workhorse W22 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (94) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

48 /100
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Compared against other Workhorse W22 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 45 complaints 45 <25k 25–50k miles: 29 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 3 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 0 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 0 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 0 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 0 complaints 150k+

77 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

113
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2022-01-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 54,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“the contact owns a 2003 workhorse w22. the contact stated that upon stopping the motorhome in her driveway, her husband discovered a bluish-black color smoke emitting from underneath the vehicle. the rear passenger side brake caliper had caught fire and the contact's husband was able to extinguish the fire with a water hose. the fire department was…”

2018-07-14 · Service Brakes

“navistar is recalling.....there's a recall to replace all four calipers but they won't replace the rotors all four of them are cracked from overheating because of the calipers hanging up . this recall is for a workhorse w22 chassis.…”

2016-06-25 · Service Brakes · 39,625 mi

“rear calipers were replaced on recall with rebuilt calipers. after less than 500 miles the right rear caliper blew out all brake fluid resulting in complete loss of brakes. this happened 40 miles from home on a state road.…”

2011-12-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“2003 newmar mountain aire motorhome on a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer writes in regards to workhorse brake system recall *tgw the consumer stated in may of 2009, he received an interim notice warning about a possible problem with the workhorse system. the noticed stated there was a possibility of the brakes sticking, burning and the abs li…”

2011-05-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“2003 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer writes to inquire about recalls *tgw the consumer stated the anti-lock brake light illuminated twice and the repair shop replaced the wheel sensors. also, the front brake pads and rotors were replaced. the consumer stated he received a pending recall notice for the brakes. he contacted the dealer to make an a…”

2011-05-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“2003 workhorse horse chassis. consumer writes in response to a denial of reimbursement for replacement of caliper assembly. *tgw the consumer stated all of the repairs made from sept 2007 through july 2008 prior to an safety recall notices from workhorse. on september 12, 2007, both front wheel seals were leaking and had to be replaced. workhors…”

2011-03-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“2003 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer writes regarding workhorse warranty and safety recall *tgw the consumer experienced brake problems while on a trip. the consumer was informed by three dealers that it would be several weeks before he could receive service. the consumer finally found a service center and made an appointment for the following wee…”

2011-03-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“2003 workhorse w22 chassis. consumer writes in regards to bad brakes *tgw the consumer stated he/she first experienced front brake failure in sept 2007. the front brakes locked up which caused the brakes to overheat. the front calipers, brake pads, front inner seals, front outer hub covers and rotors had to be replaced. also, the right front whee…”

2011-02-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 37,500 mi

“safety recall 51101-c. brake calipers failed and burned up the entire braking and abs system. workhorse is refusing to pay $4,600 cash i paid to repair the damage…”

2011-01-26 · Electrical System · 24,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 alegro recreational vehicle with a workhorse w22 chassis. the liquid screen crystal display failed, he was not able to read the mileage, speed, gear, or any other information on the screen. the recreational vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 28,669. …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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