Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Wabash National Van
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Wabash National Van has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V646000 Reduced Rear Impact Guard Protection/FMVSS 224 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V791000 Brake Caliper Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V702000 Suspension Pivot Bolt Failure NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $1,500–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Wabash National Van shows a concerning recall for brake calipers that may detach, potentially leading to serious issues. Frequent structural complaints, along with a significant recall for suspension pivot bolts, further suggest reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake calipers | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| suspension bolts | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
| impact guard | N/A | $200–$500 | 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.
- Brake pad replacement
- Suspension inspection
- Body structure inspection
- Impact guard adjustment
- Quarterly safety inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake squealing or grinding
- Uneven suspension wear
- Trailer structural instability
- Persistent air brake issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Wabash National Van at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.