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Workhorse W20 problems by year

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the Workhorse W20 since 2000, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2003 model year has 11 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
33
Recalls
5
Worst year
2003
Model years
2000-2006

Workhorse W20 years to avoid

No model year of the Workhorse W20 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Workhorse W20 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Workhorse W20 complaints by model year

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

2000200120022003200420052006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Workhorse W20 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    30
  • Electrical
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Steering
    1

Workhorse W20 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-3Brakes20
2005-3Brakes20
2004-7Brakes20,10020
2003-11Brakes21,88010
2002-6Brakes23,23920
2001-2Brakes30
2000-1Brakes10

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Workhorse W20

What years of the Workhorse W20 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Workhorse W20 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Workhorse W20?

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

What is the most common problem with the Workhorse W20?

Brakes, with 30 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (2) and wheels (1).

How many recalls does the Workhorse W20 have?

5 recalls between 2000 and 2006. The 2001 model year has the most, with 3.

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