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2018 Western Star 4700

Based on reports from 1 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
12
TSBs
528
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 1 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

1 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 247K miles.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags1 (100%)

2018 Western Star 4700: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2018 Western Star 4700, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 247,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 247K-mile mark.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

17V452000Sep 2017

EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.

17V588000Nov 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.

17V761000May 2018

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

18V191000Oct 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.

18V353000Sep 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Western Star 4700: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Western Star 4700?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Western Star 4700 is related to the airbags, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Western Star 4700 reliable?
The 2018 Western Star 4700 has 1 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Western Star 4700 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Western Star 4700 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Western Star 4700 has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Western Star 4700 problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 247,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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