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2008 Workhorse W22Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2008 Workhorse W22, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 2, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Workhorse W22 has problems

4 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, hydraulic30
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

2008 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.

Best & worst years

2008 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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In owners' words

What W22 owners report

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

2008 WINNEBAGO ON A 2008 W22 WORKHORSE CHASSIS HAS 26838 MILES, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT ROTORS AND ALL OF THE BRAKE PADS. ROTORS WERE ACTUALLY CRACKED BUT NOT BURNED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE CALIPERS SEIZED. ALSO, SEVERAL BRAKE REPAIR TECHNICIANS STATED THE…
Complaint 10380509 · Feb 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE PEDAL FELL INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE HYDRAULIC FLUID HAD OVERHEATED AND LEAKED OUT…
Complaint 10345348 · Jul 26, 2010 · 10,000 miles
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND BUT THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE. HE HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THE TIME THE COMPLAINT…
Complaint 10330755 · May 17, 2010 · 15,800 miles

Own a 2008 W22?

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