Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Workhorse W22
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Workhorse W22 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V110000 OVERHEATED BRAKE CALIPERS/BOSCH/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V225000 FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V148000 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,800–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Workhorse W22 has frequent issues, particularly with the braking system, as highlighted by multiple recalls and numerous complaints. Additional concerns include engine cooling and steering problems, contributing to higher ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | very common |
| engine cooling | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| steering shaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
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.
- Engine oil and filter change
- Brake fluid inspection
- Coolant level check
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Steering components check
- Battery condition test
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Coolant leaks under the vehicle
- Steering wheel vibration
- Fuel smell under the hood
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Workhorse W22 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.