Elite Horse Trailer years to avoid

Across 2003–2023, no single Horse Trailer year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2023 drew the most complaints; 2023 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

2003–2023

Years covered

Years to avoid

Every Horse Trailer year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Investigations
2023	0	1	0
2022	0	1	0
2021	0	1	0
2020	0	2	0
2019	0	1	0
2018	0	1	0
2013	0	1	0
2003	0	1	0

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Horse Trailer years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Horse Trailer has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.