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2006 Workhorse W18Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Workhorse W18, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Workhorse W18 has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

2 recalls

2006 Workhorse W18 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.

–no report yet

Gear box: shaft pitman

Recall 08V-442 · Aug 28, 2008 · 5,606 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

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 Workhorse.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other W18 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 W18 median. How we score

'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What W18 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE HAVE A 2006 FLEETWOOD FIESTA ON A WORKHORSE W18 CHASSIS. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE APPROXIMATELY 9000 MILES ON IT. WE HAD OUR CHASSIS IN FOR MAINTENANCE IN JUNE 2008 INCLUDING ROTATING THE TIRES WITH 8380 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME AND REQUESTED THAT THEY CHECK THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE AS…
Complaint 10247803 · Nov 5, 2008 · 9,500 miles

Own a 2006 W18?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.