no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE…
2002 Workhorse W22Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2002 Workhorse W22, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Workhorse W22 has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
62Service brakes, hydraulic7 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling
2Suspension
2Service brakes
1Electrical system
1Visibility/wiper
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 62 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2002 Workhorse W22 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
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A HANG UP OR LOCK UP MAY CAUSE THE CALIPERS TO OVER HEAT AND NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO STOP SAFELY.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
28kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 42 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
21under 30k miles42under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other W22 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 W22 median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Workhorse W22, and the recalls they led to.
- OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKESLed to recall 04V-019
- OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPERLed to recall 09V-110
In owners' words
What W22 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2002 Workhorse W22 Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V110000 (Service…
2002 DAMON INTRUDER ON A 2002 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE CALIPERS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS, SEALS, PADS AND HOSES ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEFECTIVE CALIPERS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS.…
NON-AVAILABILITY OF PARTS, NHTSA RECALL # EA02035. I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE AN APPT W/AN AUTHORIZED WORKHORSE CHASSIS SERVICE CENTER. THE TWO CENTERS NEAREST ME HAVE HAD THE CALIPER KITS ON ORDER FOR THE LONGEST TIME. I FEEL THAT WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS IS DRAGGING THEIR FEET WHEN SUPPLYING THE…
Own a 2002 W22?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.