Total Complaints
2 filings
WORKHORSE P32 · model year
2005 WORKHORSE P32
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005WORKHORSEP32 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2005 P32 is service brakes with 2 filings. Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2005 P32. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
Recalls (1)
06V22500020/06/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME AND TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 8.1L V8 ENGINES, IMPROPER HARDENING DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP TO FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. IF THE DAMPER BECOMES LOOSE, FUEL COULD BE PUMP
Recent Complaints
20200623FireSERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES. I HAVE REPLACED THE ABS SENSOR TWICE. THE BRAKES SUDDENLY JUST GO TO THE FLOOR SOMETIMES. TODAY I WAS DRIVING MOSTLY ON HIGHWAYS THEN I GOT OFF AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THEN I SAW SMOKE SO I STOPPED AND LOOKED AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE BRAKES AREA ON MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THERE WAS FLAMES SHOOTING UP 12 INCHES. AFTER DISTINGUISHING THE FIRE AND LETTING THE WHEEL COOL OFF I TOOK THE TIRE OFF TO INSPECT IT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ABS SENSOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR
Mileage: 23,000
20190212SERVICE BRAKES
IN MOTION THE BRAKES ARE STICKING, PRESS DOWN STICKS HAVE TO MANUALL PULL UP THE BRAKE PEDAL
Mileage: 40,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 WORKHORSE P32 have?▼
The 2005 WORKHORSE P32 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 WORKHORSE P32?▼
Yes, the 2005 WORKHORSE P32 has 1 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 2005 WORKHORSE P32?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 WORKHORSE P32 is SERVICE BRAKES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2005 WORKHORSE P32 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2005 WORKHORSE P32; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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