2005 Workhorse W22 Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,510miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Workhorse W22 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Workhorse W22. The part named most often is brakes, with 20 complaints (95% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and visibility (1). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,510 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes20 95%
- Electrical system1 4.8%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Workhorse has a safety recall on the brake system on certain motor homes. My motor home is part of the recall. Last week my brakes overheated and I had no brakes. I called Workhorse and they agreed that the failure was due to the recall. However,during the repair process they are saying certain parts are maintenanence parts and are the customers responsibility even though the failure was due to excessive heat buildup. An example is the brake fluid, which brakes down under high heat conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277550, filed 2009-07, 22,361 milesElectrical system: “The instrument LED started to malfunction .can't read what gear the motorhome is in or any of the other functions that are displayed,oil pressure, low oil. It started gradually now its to the point that you can't read the display especially what gear (reverse .neutral,drive). Someone can get seriously injured because of it, or destroy the coach or engine because of not being able to read the message board.”
NHTSA complaint #10684106, filed 2015-02, 19,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,400 and 22,361 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V110000Apr 3, 2009Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Workhorse W22 2001–2008, Tiffin Allegro BAY 2001–2009, Forest River Georgetown 2000–2006, 2008 +7 more
Navistar 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, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin…
- 06V225000Jun 20, 2006Engine and engine coolingCovers: Workhorse W22 2004–2006, W24 2004–2006, P32 2004–2006 +2 more
On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the…
- 06V148000May 2, 2006SteeringCovers: Workhorse W22 2005–2006, W20 2005–2006, W24 2005–2006
Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Recall details for the 2005 Workhorse W22 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Workhorse W22.
Other model years of the Workhorse W22
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 37,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 8 | 16,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 21 | 18,510 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 92 | 21,652 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 113 | 22,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 67 | 26,293 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 10 | 27,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Workhorse W22 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Workhorse W22 have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Workhorse W22 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Workhorse W22 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 20 complaints (95% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2005 Workhorse W22 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Workhorse W22 reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,510 miles and the middle half falls between 12,400 and 22,361 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.