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Western Star 5700 years to avoid

The Western Star 5700 years to avoid are 2022, 2019, 2018, 2020, 2017, 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.

7

Total complaints

27

Recall campaigns

2002–2022

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

5700 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2022Open safety investigation3
2019Open safety investigation2
2018Open safety investigation1
2020Open safety investigation1
2017Open safety investigation0
2021Open safety investigation0

Every 5700 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2022avoid33
2021avoid07
2020avoid16
2019avoid214
2018avoid111
2017avoid012
201605
201505
201405
201302
201202
201102
201002
200902
200802
200701
200601
200501
200401
200301
200201

Common questions

What are the worst Western Star 5700 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 5700 years to avoid are 2022, 2019, 2018, 2020, 2017, 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2016.

What is the best year for the Western Star 5700?

By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 5700 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Western Star 5700 have?

Across all model years, the 5700 has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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.