Western Star 47X problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 21 recalls on file for the Western Star 47X (2020–2027).

Complaints
3
Recalls
21
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2020202120221202320242202520262027
NHTSA complaints per Western Star 47X model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Western Star 47X model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 47X00001—
2026 47X00006—
2025 47X202011Electrical System
2024 47X00005—
2023 47X100012Brakes
2022 47X000010—
2021 47X00009—
2020 47X00001—

Most common Western Star 47X problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Western Star 47X recalls

  • Recall 26V079000Feb 11, 202626,960 vehiclesModel years 2021–2027

    Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V760000Nov 4, 202518,783 vehiclesModel years 2021–2026

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V603000Sep 11, 2025343 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V601000Sep 11, 2025402 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V326000Jun 23, 202522,271 vehiclesModel years 2021–2026

    Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V187000Mar 25, 20251,968 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V668000Sep 10, 202416,890 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V571000Aug 1, 20243,799 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V509000Jul 3, 202461 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V402000Jun 4, 2024541 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V393000Jun 3, 2024285 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V238000Apr 4, 2023306 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V073000Feb 10, 202370,167 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V817000Nov 1, 2022219,390 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V681000Sep 12, 2022200 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V654000Aug 29, 20223,498 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V554000Jul 29, 20221,375 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V299000May 4, 202215 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V230000Apr 8, 2022689 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V227000Apr 7, 20222,284 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V965000Dec 13, 20212,843 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Other Western Star models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology