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Workhorse W21 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Workhorse W21 since 2001, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2001 model year has 1 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Worst year
2001
Model years
2001-2006

Workhorse W21 years to avoid

No model year of the Workhorse W21 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Workhorse W21 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Workhorse W21 complaints by model year

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

200120052006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Workhorse W21 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    3

Workhorse W21 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-1Brakes10
2005-1Brakes10
2001-1Brakes10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Workhorse W21

What years of the Workhorse W21 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Workhorse W21 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Workhorse W21?

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

What is the most common problem with the Workhorse W21?

Brakes, with 3 complaints.

How many recalls does the Workhorse W21 have?

1 recall between 2001 and 2006. The 2008 model year has the most, with 1.

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