Western Star 4900 years to avoid
No model year of the Western Star 4900 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Western Star 4900 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Western Star 4900 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Western Star 4900 problems
All model years combined.
- Tires5
- Body4
- Visibility3
- Wheels2
- Suspension2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission1
- Lights1
- Electrical1
- Brakes1
- Airbags1
Western Star 4900 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 1 | Suspension | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 1 | Brakes | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 1 | Body | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 3 | Body | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Body | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 1 | Visibility | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Visibility | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Transmission | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Tires | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Airbags | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Tires | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 83
Western Star 4900 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Western Star 4900
What years of the Western Star 4900 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Western Star 4900 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Western Star 4900?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Western Star 4900?
Tires, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by body (4) and visibility (3).
How many recalls does the Western Star 4900 have?
83 recalls between 1998 and 2020. The 2008 model year has the most, with 17.
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