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
Vehicle safety record
2001 Western Star Constellation Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Western Star Constellation with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Constellation year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Western Star Constellation problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2001 Western Star Constellation
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Western Star Constellation. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2001 Western Star Constellation
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Western Star Constellation: every year compared
All Constellation years2001 Western Star Constellation vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Western Star Constellation | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2001 Western Star Western Star | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Western Star 4900 | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Western Star Constellation
Does the 2001 Western Star Constellation have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Western Star Constellation right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Western Star Constellation?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Western Star Constellation had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 22, 2001 and the latest on May 22, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Western Star Constellation a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Western Star Constellation year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Western Star Constellation years have the most complaints?
1999 (1), 2001 (1), 2011 (1). See every Western Star Constellation year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Western Star Constellation has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data