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Workhorse W20Model year report

2003 Workhorse W20 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,940miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Workhorse W20 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Workhorse W20. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (100% of the total). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,940 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “We have a 2003 motorhome with a W20 Workhorse frame. I have lost the hydraulic brakes due to the fluid boiling twice during normal driving on level roads (no hills or mountains) both times the heat destroyed the ABS wheel sensors.”

NHTSA complaint #10225639, filed 2008-04, 27,684 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,100 and 27,684 miles.

20%0–1040%10–2540%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 18,940 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20042007200852009
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 Workhorse W20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Workhorse W20.

Other model years of the Workhorse W20

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2004718,8502———Not enough data
20031118,9401———Not enough data
2002619,3162———Not enough data

All Workhorse W20 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Workhorse W20 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2003 Workhorse W20 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Workhorse W20 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (100% of the total).

Has the 2003 Workhorse W20 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Workhorse W20 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,940 miles and the middle half falls between 15,100 and 27,684 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.