Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Autocar Wxll
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Autocar Wxll has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Autocar Wxll. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V023000 Worn Valve May Leak and Release Parking Brake NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V132000 Ice May Form in Intake Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V184000 Missing Air Tank Drain Valves/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V167000 PARK BRAKE RESET PRESSURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V060000 QUICK RELEASE VALVES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V566000 STEERING KNUCKLE BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V447000 FRONT EXTENSION BRACKETS/LOADER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V513000 INCORRECT GVWR RATING/PART 568 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V290000 SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE/BENDIX NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The vehicle has a high number of recalls and no confirmed owner complaints, suggesting possible reliability issues. Recalls span multiple critical systems like brakes and steering, indicating potential safety concerns. This limits confidence in long-term reliability without more owner data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Air brake system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Steering system | Unknown | $600–$2,000 | rare |
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 changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspections annually
- Coolant system check every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake system warning light
- Steering issues or loose feel
- Air pressure loss in braking
- Parking brake not holding
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Autocar Wxll at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.