2004 Workhorse W22 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
92 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
21,652 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 64 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 64 of 92 complaints (69.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 83 | 90.2% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 5.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 64 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 64; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 7; Service Brakes: 6; Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper: 2; Service Brakes, Electric: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 45 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 18 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 45; 25,000 to 49,999: 18; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (45). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 19; 2009: 27; 2010: 19; 2011: 11; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 83 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10064981 · 2004-03-23 (March 23, 2004)
2004 WORKHORSE W22. AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION A WHIRRING SOUND BEGAN. THE CONSUMER SOON LEARNED THAT WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO WHIRRING SOUND. *PH THE CONSUMER OPEN THE HOOD AND DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BRAKE BOX. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED AND ALSO LOCK UP. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. A RECALL WAS FINALLY ISSUED. THE RV WAS AT THE DEALER FOR 31 DAYS BECAUSE THE BRAKE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CALIPERS WERE FINALLY REPLACE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10064981 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152630 · 2006-03-13 (March 13, 2006)
ON 9 MAR 2006 I WAS TRAVELING ON LA HIGHWAY 128 ENROUTE TO WINNSBORO, LA IN MY 24' 2004 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. TIME OF DAY WAS AROUND 7:30 AM, ROAD WAS DRY AND FLAT. TEMPERATURE WAS PROBABLY IN HIGH 60'S (DEG F) TO LOW 70'S. I HAD ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL AT 50 MPH AND OVERDRIVE WAS ENGAGED. WITHOUT WARNING THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE, THE ALLISON 1000 TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF OD INTO 3D GEAR AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED INTO 2D GEAR. CRUISE CONTROL REMAINED ENGAGED. ENGINE SPEED REMAINED AT A…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,045 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275548 · 2009-06-23 (June 23, 2009)
LTR RE: SAFETY RECALL 50901-C INTERIM NOTICE DATED MAY 2009 WORKHORSE HE THINKS HE SHOULD BE REIMBURSE FOR THE DAMAGES INCURRED IN SEPT. 2007 FROM THIS DEFECT, ALSO PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF THIS PROBLEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE PRIOR TO RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER. WORKHORSE DENIED THE CONSUMERS CLAIM STATING THE REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY, BECAUSE IT WAS THE CONSUMERS FAULT THAT THE BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD NO CONFIDENCE THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED EVEN THOUGH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10275548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260131 · 2009-02-26 (February 26, 2009)
2004 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER (WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS W22) RECALL NOTICE ON CAMPAIGN NO. 60601-C FOR THE CLIP THAT RETAINS THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER MAY FRACTURE LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. *NJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM WAS THE LOSS OF BRAKES WHILE ON A CAMPING TRIP. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE SAFETY BRAKE AND PUMPED WHAT LITTLE BRAKE PEDAL HE HAD. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO STOP IN TIME. THE CONSUME…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10260131 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10313230 · 2010-02-26 (February 26, 2010)
2004 WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM WORKHORSE WHICH STATED THE CLIP THAT RETAINS THE ENGINES FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER MAY FRACTURE LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. *DT THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY CONTACTING SOMEONE REGARDING THE RECALL NOTICE HE RECEIVED. THE CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT LOSS OF BRAKES ON THE RV. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE SAFETY BRAKE AND PUMPED WHAT LITTLE BRAKE PEDAL HE HAD. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONSUMER DROVE T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10313230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10238343 · 2008-08-14 (August 14, 2008)
OPERATING A 2004 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW 35G MOTORHOME ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22, FLAT TOWING A 2002 HONDA CIVIC. TRAVELING RT 41 IN PA. FROM NEW JERSEY. I WAS OPERATING IN MILD TO LIGHT TRAFFIC ON A HILLY ROAD BETWEEN AVONDALE AND GAP, PA. AT FIRST I SMELLED WHAT I THINK WAS AND ELECTRICAL SCENT. SOON AFTER I LOSS BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. PUMPING THE PEDAL IMPROVED BRAKE USAGE. PERSONALLY EXAMINED THE MASTER AND ALL FOUR BRAKES UNDER THE MOTORHOME FOR FLUID LOSS. NONE OBSERVED NEXT DAY DROVE SHORT DISTANCE TO A QUALITY AUTO / TRUCK REPAIR …
Owner-reported narrative. 32,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10238343 at NHTSA ↗