VehicleVerdict

Workhorse W42 years to avoid

Across 2001–2012, no single W42 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2012 drew the most complaints; 2012 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

2001–2012

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Workhorse W42 NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints
Workhorse W42 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every W42 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201202
201102
201001
200801
200702
200602
200501
200401
200301
200201
200101

Common questions

What is the best year for the Workhorse W42?

By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among W42 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Workhorse W42 have?

Across all model years, the W42 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 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.