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Western Star 4900EX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Western Star 4900EX since 2006, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2007 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Worst year
2007
Model years
2006-2007

Western Star 4900EX years to avoid

No model year of the Western Star 4900EX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Western Star 4900EX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Western Star 4900EX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20062007

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Western Star 4900EX problems

All model years combined.

  • Tires
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Body
    1

Western Star 4900EX problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-2Engine10
2006-1Body10

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Western Star 4900EX

What years of the Western Star 4900EX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Western Star 4900EX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Western Star 4900EX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Western Star 4900EX?

Tires, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1) and body (1).

How many recalls does the Western Star 4900EX have?

3 recalls between 2006 and 2007. The 2004 model year has the most, with 2.

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