Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Four Winds Hurricane
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Four Winds Hurricane has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V516000 Transfer Switch Overheating NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V204000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V565000 STEERING DRAG LINK/PITMAN ARM CONNECTION/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $1,500–$3,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Four Winds Hurricane has multiple serious recalls, including electrical, brake, and steering issues, indicating below-average reliability. Limited owner complaints further suggest some chronic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transfer switch | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| brake calipers | 60,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| pitman arm | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Full system diagnostic scans
- Transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions
- Burning odors from brakes
- Steering difficulties
- Brake noise or grinding
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Four Winds Hurricane at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.