Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Altec Digger Derrick
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Altec Digger Derrick has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V617000 Boom Stow Auto-Neutral System Improperly Wired NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V071000 Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V562000 Cable Entry Step May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V636000 Load May Fall Due to Incorrect Winch Holding Valve NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V357000 Strobe Lights May Short and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V340000 Boom Pressure Limiter Incorrectly Set 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
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$30,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Altec Digger Derrick has 11 recalls, mostly centered around electrical and mechanical issues, but it lacks owner complaints to assess real-world performance. The high number of recalls rather than user feedback leads to an overall below-average reliability rating due to potential unresolved safety and mechanical concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
| Hydraulic system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Boom/Crane system | Unknown | $1,000–$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 fluid inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake system check
- Electrical system inspection
- Boom lubrication
- Drive system alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical shorts in system
- Hydraulic fluid leaks
- Cracks in boom subbase
- Stability control issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.