Western Star 57X problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Western Star 57X (2021–2025).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Model years
- 5
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 57X model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 57X | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2024 57X | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 57X | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 57X | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2021 57X | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
Western Star 57X recalls
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.
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.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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