MYRModel Year Report

2003 Workhorse W22

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2003 Workhorse W22
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:02:58.336Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Workhorse W22 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 67 complaints 2002 2003: 113 complaints 2003 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
2003: 113 complaints
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YearComplaints
20001
200110
200267
2003113
200492
200521
20068
20075
20084
20092
20110

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 86%

86% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 97 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2003 Workhorse W22. The contact stated that upon stopping the motorhome in her driveway, her husband discovered a bluish-black color smoke emitting from underneath the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220114

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070916

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3%

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2%

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

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2%

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

FIRE
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RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. HAD FIRE, WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD EXTINGUISHER. MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED AND TAKED TO A WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER. GEORGIA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MARIETTA, GA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070916

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2003 Workhorse W22 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (97 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Workhorse W22?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 86% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Workhorse W22 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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