Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Altec Digger Derrick
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Altec Digger Derrick has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V562000 Cable Entry Step May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V636000 Load May Fall Due to Incorrect Winch Holding Valve NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V326000 Auger Extension Assembly Missing Hardware NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V216000 Missing Weld On Rear Pole Rack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V349000 Overload Protection System May Not Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V071000 Shear Plates May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V559000 Pole Guide Joystick May Be Activated Inadvertently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V765000 Hydraulic Check Valve May Have Snap Ring Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V282000 Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V710000 Incorrectly Plumbed Unit Outrigger Valve NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V365000 Incorrect Slope Indicator Placard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V127000 Pedestal Tube may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V873000 Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V791000 Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V757000 Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V745000 Zone Rating Error may cause Loss of Load Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V706000 Step May Separate from Fiberglass Platform NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V617000 Rotation Platform Fasteners may Break NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Altec Digger Derrick has numerous recalls, indicating reliability concerns, although no direct owner complaints are filed. The wide range of recalls suggests potential issues across various components, but the lack of specific user feedback limits a full evaluation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| frame and members | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| hydraulic system | Unknown | $700–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Hydraulic system inspections
- Brake system inspections
- Tire rotations and checks
- Electrical system checks
- Boom and winch inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fluid leaks under the vehicle
- Unusual noises during operation
- Cracks in structural components
- Malfunctioning electrical systems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Altec Digger Derrick at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.