MYRModel Year Report

2002 Workhorse W22

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2002 Workhorse W22
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:03:07.084Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Workhorse W22 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 67 complaints 2002 2003: 113 complaints 2004: 92 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011
2002: 67 complaints
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YearComplaints
20001
200110
200267
2003113
200492
200521
20068
20075
20084
20092
20110

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 90%

90% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 60 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE FIRE ON 2002 WORKHORSE MOTOR HOME CHASIS. FIRE WAS NOTED WHEN STOPPING AT CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MILES ON LEVEL GROUND AT 25 MILES PER HOUR FROM HIGHWAY ON SIDE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090717

WE WERE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 83 HEADING NORTH PAST BALTIMORE WHEN WE SMELLED A BURNING BRAKE SMELL - WE PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF 83 AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE CALIBER HAD STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE - THE RUBBER DUST BOOT CAUGHT FIRE -...

NHTSA ODI report, 20090420

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE BRAKE SEIZURES WITH HIS BRAKE CALIPERS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 3%

3% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file.

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WE JUST PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME AND DURING MY INVESTIGATION FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS FOUND THERE WERE 2 RECALLS ON THIS COACH. ONLY 1ST OF THE 2 OF THE RECALLS WAS ADDRESSED WITH THE 2ND RECALL BEING A MORE INTENSE MODIFICATION OF THE 1ST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210128

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WORKHORSE W22. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CREATING THE RISK OF A POTENTIAL CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190715

VISIBILITY/WIPER 1%

1% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 1 distinct report on file.

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1) THE MANUFACTURE, WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, EQUIPPED THE DRIVER "COCKPIT" OF THE VEHICLE WITH THERMOPANE WINDOWS WITH AN IDENTIFIED WEAKNESS. THE SEALS IN THE WINDOWS ARE INADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN SEAL INTEGRITY, THUS ALLOWING AIR INFILTRATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190802

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1%

1% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030409 — EA (closed 20040303)

OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

R 20040801 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURE DEVELOPED BY BOSCH (SEE CAMPAIGN 03E064000). THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-677

Campaign 04V084000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20071116 — EA (closed 20090819)

OVERHEATING DISC BRAKE CALIPER

R 20100916 — service brakes, hydraulic

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Remedy: WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.

Campaign 09V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Workhorse W22 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V084000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Workhorse W22 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Workhorse W22?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 90% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Workhorse W22 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.