repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 Western Star 5700Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Western Star 5700, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-882 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Western Star 5700 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2018 Western Star 5700 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 Q1
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window
Risk. If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Body: door
Risk. A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
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 · 2020 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
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
2018 vs. every other 5700 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 5700 median. How we score
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- Caution
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3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Western Star 5700, and the recalls they led to.
- Daimler Trucks North America RecallsNo recall
- Automatic Emergency Braking ErrorsOpen
- Automatic Emergency Braking ErrorsNo recall
In owners' words
What 5700 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2018 Western Star 5700. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the On Guard radar system became inoperable. The contact stated that the feature independently activated the brake. The contact stated that the failure had been ongoing since 2018. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
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