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2004 Workhorse W22Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 2004 Workhorse W22, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the W22 median · #2 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints923 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Workhorse W22 has problems

92 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
Service brakes, hydraulic742
Service brakes61
Engine and engine cooling40
Electrical system40
Service brakes, air30
Service brakes, electric20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Suspension10
Equipment10
5 other systems50

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

2 recalls

2004 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

Recall 09V-110 · Apr 3, 2009 · 48,876 vehicles

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…

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.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

22kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 48 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
38under 30k miles48under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2004 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Workhorse W22, and the recalls they led to.

  1. OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPEREA07016 · closed Aug 19, 2009
    Led 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 2004 Workhorse W22. The contact stated that after the RV was stored for several years, the contact learned that the brakes had seized. The contact then became aware that the RV was included in a recall. The RV was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number:…
Complaint 11530594 · Jul 6, 2023 · 23,022 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Newmar Kountry built on a 2004 Workhorse W22 chassis. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond as needed. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four occasions where…
Complaint 11483385 · Sep 7, 2022 · 30,000 miles
2004 CHEVROLET GULF STREAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL REPAIR ISSUES - RIGHT FRONT CALIPER/ABS SENSOR REPLACEMENTS. *SMD *TR
Complaint 10917053 · Apr 3, 2018 · 21,960 miles

Own a 2004 W22?

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