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2000-2002 · 2 model years

Workhorse P30 Problems by year

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Workhorse P30 across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the visibility & wipers.

Most complaints for its age20025 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2002
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

P30 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
20025000Brakes-
20002000Body, doors & structure-

Most common P30 problems

Latest P30 complaints

2000 Workhorse P30Visibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2000 Winnebago Workhorse RV. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the front windshield cracked. While the RV was parked, the contact heard an abnormally loud popping sound and became aware that the windshield had cracked. There was rust located on the metal part near the windshield. The RV was taken to a glass shop, which confirmed the cracked windshield. The RV was repaired, but the failure recurred on three occasions. The local dealer was not contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Incident Visibility · StructureNHTSA 11694983
2002 Workhorse P30Brakes

Brakes failing as stated in recall. Called, was told this model is not covered in recall. Even though they are the exact same brakes as stated in recall.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11033306
2002 Workhorse P30Brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 workhorse p30 recreational vehicle. While driving approximately 60 mph, the racking ability seized, the accelerator pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The following morning everything was back to normal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 1/5/16 *cn

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10780736
2002 Workhorse P30Brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 workhorse p30. While driving at 65 mph, the front passenger side brakes started to drag. In addition, the brake pedal became soft due to the brake fluid boiling. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v186000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,085. Updated 09/01/2015*lj updated 10/27/2015*js

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10726258
2002 Workhorse P30Brakes

Tl* the contact owns 2002 damon daybreak rv with a 2002 workhorse p30 chassis. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the brake fluid was boiling and would have to be replaced. After the brake fluid was replaced, the brake pedal became sponge-like when depressed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician then advised the contact that the brakes and calipers would have to...

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be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v080000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 2/19/13 *cn the consumer stated the brake fluid overheated and the calipers locked up. Updated 02/25/13

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10491699
2002 Workhorse P30Brakes

2002 Workhorse p30. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall of workhorse custom chassis due to bosh brake failure *tgw the consumer stated he experienced brake failure due to overheated brakes that should have been recalled for safety reasons. However, he was informed his rv was not included in the recall.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10461530

Questions about the Workhorse P30

Which Workhorse P30 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (5), 2000 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Workhorse P30 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (6), visibility & wipers (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Workhorse P30 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Workhorse P30 model year on file.

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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