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1999-2012 · 6 model years

Western Star Constellation Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Western Star Constellation across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2011 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2001 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20111 complaint · 1 recallSee the 2011
Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Constellation complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20120100-C
20111100Body, doors & structureD
20100100-C
20090100-C
20011000Engine & coolingA
19991100SteeringD

Most common Constellation problems

Western Star Constellation recalls 2

Electrical system: cables

11V33000048,170 vehicles affected

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Latest Constellation complaints

1999 Western Star ConstellationSteering

Power steering pump started to lock up when turning, causing vehicle to run off the road, replaced both. Due to bad pump, the only fix I to buy an outside vender pump and resivoir to put on the vehicle.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 9005326
2001 Western Star ConstellationEngine & cooling

Consumer was traveling on highway and there was an air leak. He was smelling rubber. He pulled over to shoulder. Heat from muffler was melting airbag. Dealership was aware of problem. *Ak *slc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 888916

Questions about the Western Star Constellation

Which Western Star Constellation years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (1), 2001 (1), 2011 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2011 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Western Star Constellation years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Constellation years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Western Star Constellation problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Western Star Constellation have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Western Star Constellation model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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