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2013 Wabash National VanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Wabash National Van, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-791 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 0%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Wabash National Van has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 Wabash National Van recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

36%repaired · 2026 Q1

Structure: body

Recall 23V-646 · Sep 20, 2023 · 3,711 vehicles · 1,328 repaired

Risk. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear impact guard may not sufficiently protect light duty vehicles, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2017 Q2

Disc: caliper

Recall 15V-791 · Nov 24, 2015 · 91 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2016 Q3

Suspension

Recall 14V-702 · Nov 5, 2014 · 4 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. In the event that both sides of the pivot connection crack, it could cause a separation of the axle/suspension assembly from the trailer, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Wabash National.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Van year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Van median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Van owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I DRIVE FOR WERNER ENTERPRISES AND I HAVE RAISED THIS SAFETY ISSUE MANY OF TIMES TO ALL LEVELS OF UPPER MANAGEMENT. I AM ON THE ANHEUSER BUSCH DEDICATED ACCOUNT AND WE PULL THESE 53' DRY VAN TRAILERS THAT ARE CERTIFIED BY WABASH TO 68,000 LBS. GROSS WEIGHT. THESE TRAILERS ARE REGISTERED IN NEBRASKA…
Complaint 11205119 · May 1, 2019 · 100,000 miles

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