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2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 Wilson Livestock 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 2008 compare to other Livestock Trailer years?

Livestock Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted1 complaint2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints
Livestock Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer have recalls?

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

13V034000OtherJanuary 30, 2013 · 556 units

Defect

Wilson Trailer Company (Wilson Trailer) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 livestock trailers manufactured from January 2, 2007, through November 30, 2012, and equipped with a lift deck in the nose compartment. The plastic deck guides on the lift deck in the nose compartment can fail to provide proper tracking of the deck when it is raised and lowered.

Consequence

Failure of these guides to provide containment could allow the lift deck to shift to one side causing the deck to fall past the permanent deck support rails, increasing the risk of damage to property inside the trailer.

Remedy

Wilson Trailer will notify owners, and dealers will repair the trailers free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2013. Owners may contact Wilson Trailer at 1-800-798-2002.

10V060000SuspensionFebruary 25, 2010 · 968 units

Defect

WILSON TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2008 LIVESTOCK TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2000 AND AUGUST 1, 2008. THE CROSS CHANNEL BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HANGERS CAN BREAK AND, IF UNDETECTED, OVER TIME CAN CAUSE THE FRAME TO FLEX CAUSING SEVERE CRACKING OF THE FRAME.

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF SUSPENSION AND INCREASE A RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WILSON TRAILER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILSON TRAILER AT 1-800-798-2002.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“VEHICLE IS WILSON TRAILER VIN # LISTED... THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR THE SAME STYLE TRAILER BUT WITH A SPREAD AXLE CONFIGURATION. RECALL 526D NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V060000 COMPONENT(S): SUSPENSION SUMMARY:WILSON TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2008 LIVESTOCK TRAILERS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 1, 2015

2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer — common questions

Is the 2008 Wilson Livestock 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 2008 Wilson Livestock Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Wilson Livestock 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.