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2007 Workhorse W18Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Workhorse W18, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Workhorse W18 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
Steering20
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2007 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

2007 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WORKHORSE W18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF…
Complaint 10861505 · Apr 26, 2016 · 8,500 miles
WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, ENTIRE DASH CLUSTER ZEROS AND ALARMS GO OFF. ALL INSTRUMENTS THEN COME BACK ON EXCEPT ALARM STAYS ON. CAN ONLY SILENCE ALARM BY UNLATCHING SEAT BELT AND RE-LATCHING IT. THIS IS DANGEROUS; ACTION MUST BE DONE WHILE VEHICLE IS ROLLING GENERALLY AT SPEED LIMIT. CANNOT…
Complaint 10250054 · Nov 28, 2008 · 1,600 miles

Own a 2007 W18?

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