Total Complaints
4 filings
WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR · model year
2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR
4 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001WESTERN STARWESTERN STAR carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 WESTERN STAR is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly with 1 filings, followed by structure (1) and visibility:power window devices and controls (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
No open NHTSA investigation overlaps the 2001 WESTERN STAR in the current dataset. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (2)
05V20700027/04/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN MY 2000-2003 FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS MVP SCHOOL BUS AND WESTERN STARS TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 19, 2000, AND MARCH 30, 2005, AND EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO COOLANT HEATERS, MODEL DBW 2010, ASSEMBLED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, P/N 303046/26533A. THE STAINLESS STEEL BURNER TUBE IS MADE O
01V18900114/06/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Recent Complaints
20051109STRUCTURE
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB WESTERN STAR SOLAR 2001. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEMS, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE SPEED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT REGISTER ON ITS OWN. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN. TURN SIGNAL LENSES WERE ALSO BROKEN. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A BUY BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *NM
20051109VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB WESTERN STAR SOLAR 2001. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEMS, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE SPEED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT REGISTER ON ITS OWN. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN. TURN SIGNAL LENSES WERE ALSO BROKEN. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A BUY BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *NM
20051109ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB WESTERN STAR SOLAR 2001. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEMS, AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE SPEED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT REGISTER ON ITS OWN. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN. TURN SIGNAL LENSES WERE ALSO BROKEN. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A BUY BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *NM
20031208FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE PROCEEDING OFF AN EXIT RAMP CONSUMER NOTICED A LOSS OF FUEL ON THE FUEL GAUGE. PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT FUEL TANK FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR have?▼
The 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR?▼
Yes, the 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE and VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Is the 2001 WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.