VehicleVerdict

Western Star 49x years to avoid

Across 2020–2027, no single 49x year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2022 drew the most complaints; 2027 the fewest.

1

Total complaints

29

Recall campaigns

2020–2027

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Western Star 49x NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Western Star 49x NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every 49x year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202701
202606
2025013
202406
2023014
2022116
2021013
2020010

Common questions

What is the best year for the Western Star 49x?

By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 49x years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Western Star 49x have?

Across all model years, the 49x has 29 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 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.