Workhorse W22 years to avoid
More than twice the W22's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Workhorse W22 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Workhorse W22 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 Workhorse W22 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes304
- Engine9
- Electrical9
- Suspension5
- Fuel system5
- Visibility4
- Lights3
- Transmission2
- Steering2
- Acceleration2
- Tires1
- Seat belts1
Workhorse W22 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 93 | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 88 | 4 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 86 | 5 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 78 | 8 | Brakes | 16,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 46 | 21 | Brakes | 18,510 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 92 | Brakes | 21,960 | 2 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 5 | 113 | Brakes | 22,000 | 1 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 5 | 67 | Brakes | 26,293 | 2 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 72 | 10 | Brakes | 27,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Workhorse W22
What years of the Workhorse W22 should you avoid?
2002, 2003 and 2004. Each has more than twice the Workhorse W22's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 113, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Workhorse W22?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Workhorse W22?
Brakes, with 304 complaints across all years, followed by engine (9) and electrical (9).
How many recalls does the Workhorse W22 have?
7 recalls between 2000 and 2009. The 2006 model year has the most, with 3.
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