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2003 Workhorse W22 vs 2005 Workhorse W22

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2003 Workhorse W222005 Workhorse W22
NHTSA complaints11321
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)00
Investigations11
Crash reports10
Fire reports82
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage22,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentWorkhorse W22Workhorse W22
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10618
Electrical System21
Service Brakes21
Fuel System, Gasoline20
Service Brakes, Electric20
Steering20
Engine and Engine Cooling10
Equipment10

Symptoms owners describe

Brake problems250
Overheating237

Compare all Workhorse W22 vs Workhorse W22 years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.