WORKHORSE P30 · model year

2000 WORKHORSE P30

3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2000WORKHORSEP30 carries 3 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 2000 P30 is service brakes, hydraulic with 1 filings, followed by visibility:windshield (1) and structure (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.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2000 P30. 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.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

3 filings

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

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
STRUCTURE1

Recent Complaints

20251022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

The contact owns a 2000 Winnebago Workhorse RV. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the front windshield cracked. While the RV was parked, the contact heard an abnormally loud popping sound and became aware that the windshield had cracked. There was rust located on the metal part near the windshield. The RV was taken to a glass shop, which confirmed the cracked windshield. The RV was repaired, but the failure recurred on three occasions. The local dealer was not contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Mileage: 40,000

20251022STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2000 Winnebago Workhorse RV. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the front windshield cracked. While the RV was parked, the contact heard an abnormally loud popping sound and became aware that the windshield had cracked. There was rust located on the metal part near the windshield. The RV was taken to a glass shop, which confirmed the cracked windshield. The RV was repaired, but the failure recurred on three occasions. The local dealer was not contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Mileage: 40,000

20110107SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 THOR HURRICANE RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2000 WORKHORSE P30 CHASSIS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXHIBITING A VIOLENT BOUNCING MOTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE ABS, AND LUBE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CALIPERS. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED AT A DIFFERENT TIME AND THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE CALIPERS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN UPDATED 12/30/11 *CN

Mileage: 52,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2000 WORKHORSE P30 have?
The 2000 WORKHORSE P30 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 WORKHORSE P30?
The most-complained component for the 2000 WORKHORSE P30 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD and STRUCTURE.
Is the 2000 WORKHORSE P30 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.