repaired · 2024 Q1
Tires
Risk. Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Western Star 4700Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Western Star 4700. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-641 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Western Star 4700 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2019 Western Star 4700 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.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering
Risk. Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Tires: sidewall
Risk. Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
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 Western Star.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other 4700 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 4700 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2019 4700?
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