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2009 Wilson Grain Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Grain Trailer years?

Grain Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted2 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints
Grain Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1100%

Does the 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V440000SuspensionJuly 10, 2015 · 1,890 units

Defect

Wilson Trailer Company (Wilson) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Grain trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2015. In the the affected trailers, the welds that attach the bolster plate to the pickup plate around the kingpin may fail. Failure of these welds may result in the kingpin separating from the pickup plate.

Consequence

If the kingpin separates from the pickup plate, the trailer could detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Wilson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the aluminum kingpin assemblies for cracked or failed welds, repairing them as necessary. Additionally, a new forged steel kingpin will be installed with supplemental fasteners. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Wilson customer service at 1-800-798-2002. Wilson's number for this recall is 323D.

08V601000SuspensionNovember 19, 2008 · 211 units

Defect

WILSON TRAILERS IS RECALLING 211 MY 2009 GRAIN TRAILERS. THE PIVOT BOLTS WERE LOOSENED AT INSTALLATION AND WERE NOT PROPERLY RE-TORQUED.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR BUSHING OR HANGER WEAR OR LOSS OF AXLE ATTACHMENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PIVOT BOLTS ON THE SUSPENSION HANGERS FOR TORQUE AND TIGHTEN TO 475 FT LBS, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON TRAILERS AT 1-800-798-2002.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“OUR COMPANY PURCHASED THIS TRAILER USED FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN NOVEMBER OF 2013. THE TRAILER IS TITLED / REGISTERED AS A 2010 MODEL YEAR BUT WAS BUILT IN MARCH OF 2009. OUR CONCERN IS THAT, DESPITE HAVING BEEN IN SERVICE FOR ONLY FIVE YEARS, THE UNIT HAS DEVELOPED NUMEROUS CRACKS / BREAKS IN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 13, 2013

2009 Wilson Grain Trailer — common questions

Is the 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Wilson Grain Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.