Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Western Star 4900
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Western Star 4900 has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V919000 Incompatible Tires and Rims/FMVSS 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V896000 Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V882000 Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V642000 Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V792000 Vent Windows May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V722000 Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V171000 Odometer Reads Kilometers but Displays as Miles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V903000 Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V913000 Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V703000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V641000 Tire Steel Cords may be Exposed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V581000 Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V351000 Front Brake Hose may Chafe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V353000 Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V191000 Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Western Star 4900 has a moderate number of recalls, primarily related to tires, rims, and electrical system issues. However, owner complaints are minimal, focusing on the parking and service brakes.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires and rims | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical wiring | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| clutch assembly | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | 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.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid check and top-off annually
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear
- Electrical shorts or arc-ing
- Unintended vehicle movement
- Brake noise or reduced efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Western Star 4900 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.