VehicleVerdict

Workhorse W20 years to avoid

Across 2000–2008, no single W20 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2003 drew the most complaints; 2008 the fewest.

38

Total complaints

5

Recall campaigns

2000–2008

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Workhorse W20 NHTSA complaints by model year12 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 6 complaints2003: 12 complaints2004: 11 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints
Workhorse W20 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every W20 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200801
200701
200632
200532
2004112
2003121
200262
200123
200011

Common questions

What is the best year for the Workhorse W20?

By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among W20 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Workhorse W20 have?

Across all model years, the W20 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 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.