2002 Workhorse W22 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 96%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,146miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Workhorse W22, 96% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,146 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Non-availability of parts, NHTSA recall # ea02035. I have tried to make an appt w/an authorized Workhorse chassis service center. The two centers nearest me have had the caliper kits on order for the longest time. I feel that Workhorse custom chassis is dragging their feet when supplying the service centers.”
NHTSA complaint #10392929, filed 2011-03, 14,000 miles“Coming home on the 405 freeway in los angles in stop and go traffic, my right front caliper apparently stuck on. About 2 miles from home the ABS light came on and I could smell the brakes. I went on home and the right front wheel was smoking. I let it cool. Since then I have replaced the right front caliper, the brake line and the ABS sensor. All of the other calipers appear to be ok.”
NHTSA complaint #10246595, filed 2008-10, 30,000 miles“November 16, 2007 ea07016 was opened. I still (2/24/2010) can't use my vehicle as Workhorse has not scheduled any repairs yet. Why are you letting them get away with this. The problem is known and is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10313951, filed 2010-02, 30,000 miles“We were traveling on interstate 83 heading north past baltimore when we smelled a burning brake smell - we pulled over on the side of 83 and the front drivers side brake caliber had stuck and would not release - the rubber dust boot caught fire - the inside of the tire cracked and began to melt due to the heat - we extinguished it with the fire extinguisher. After letting the brake cool for a hour we were able to make it off the exit to a side road. This is the second brake caliber that has gone bad on this vehicle. The first being in july 2008 on the rear passenger side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266174, filed 2009-04, 41,000 miles“Right front brake caliper not fully releasing, causing extreme heat, melting of plastic cover, glazing of the rotor, melting of the ABS speed sensor. The failure occurs almost every trip, where the brake drags slightly, but usually releases after a few miles. I have had the Workhorse recall completed regarding brakes, but it did not help the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10261325, filed 2009-03, 31,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V110000Apr 3, 2009Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista…Covers: Workhorse W22 2001–2008, Tiffin Allegro BAY 2001–2009, Forest River Georgetown 2000–2006, 2008 +7 more
- 04V084000Feb 18, 2004On certain motorhome chassis equipped with bosch zops, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.Covers: Workhorse W22 2000–2002, W20 2000–2002
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Workhorse W22
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Workhorse W22
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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