Vehicle safety record

2003 Workhorse W24 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Workhorse W24 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2004 has 0.

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84/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical W24 year, for its age

#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2003 Workhorse W24 problems

Brakes1100%

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No recalls for the 2003 Workhorse W24

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Workhorse W24. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W24

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Brakes

Gentlemen: in may of this year I received a recall letter concerning brake issues on my 2003 tiffin allegro motorhome (vehicle id #[[redacted]] ) with the workhouse chassis. The original recall of july 2004 didn't cover my chassis. On 05/03/06 the front brake calipers locked up and I had to have a complete brake job done on the motorhome which only had 5,318 miles on it. In september of this year I was on vacation in colorado when the same problem occurred. I had to cancel my vacation and drive back to san diego,...

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california using mostly the transmission to brake the vehicle. The vehicle now has 13,575 miles. I have 2 friends that have the same chassis as mine and are having the same problems. This brake problem has been dragging on for over 5 years and workhorse is not fixing it. My motorhome is unusable because of this and is sitting in my yard depreciating and is unable to be sold in this condition. I am sure there have been many claims with this problem. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Workhorse W24: every year compared

2000 12003 2004 2005 2006

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2006	2	2	1	Body, doors & structure	F
2005	0	2	0	-	D
2004	0	1	0	-	C
2003	1	0	0	Brakes	A
2000	1	0	0	Brakes	A

All W24 years

2003 Workhorse W24 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2003 Workhorse W24	1	0	0	A
2003 Workhorse W22	113	1	1	F	Compare
2003 Workhorse Chassis	22	1	1	-	Compare
2003 Workhorse W20	11	1	0	C	Compare
2003 Workhorse P3500	1	0	0	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 2003 Workhorse W24

Does the 2003 Workhorse W24 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Workhorse W24 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 2003 Workhorse W24?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).

How many complaints has the 2003 Workhorse W24 had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 11, 2010 and the latest on May 11, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2003 Workhorse W24 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Workhorse W24 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 Workhorse W24 years have the most complaints?

2006 (2), 2000 (1), 2003 (1). See every Workhorse W24 year compared.

What should I do if my 2003 Workhorse W24 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data