AI DamageWestern Star: common problems by model
10 Western Star models with NHTSA data and repair videos. Pick a model, then a model year.
Models
- Western Star 49X2017–20270 complaints · 1,294 bulletins
- Western Star 49002016–20240 complaints · 1,234 bulletins
- Western Star 47002016–20240 complaints · 1,214 bulletins
- Western Star 57002016–20220 complaints · 1,080 bulletins
- Western Star 47X2017–20270 complaints · 1,044 bulletins
- Western Star 69002016–20230 complaints · 734 bulletins
- Western Star 57X2021–20260 complaints · 545 bulletins
- Western Star 48002016–20210 complaints · 479 bulletins
- Western Star 59002016–20180 complaints · 153 bulletins
- Western Star Constellation2016–20190 complaints · 3 bulletins
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2,235 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1,650 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1,215 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1,085 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 727 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 538 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 346 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 272 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 252 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 236 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 225 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 192 |
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.