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2007 Western Star 4900ex

Based on reports from 2 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

1 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 269K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires1 (50%)

Engine1 (50%)

2007 Western Star 4900ex: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2007 Western Star 4900ex, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 269,433 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 269K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2007 Western Star 4900ex, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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 (1 recall)

08V417000Oct 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 7 MY 2006-2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' ADDITIONAL MARKER LAMPS WERE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION LAMPS AND CLEARANCE LAMPS ON THE TOP OF SOME TRUCK CABS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Western Star 4900ex Model Years

2007 2006 2004 2003

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2007 Western Star 4900ex: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Western Star 4900ex?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Western Star 4900ex is related to the wheels & tires, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2007 Western Star 4900ex reliable?

The 2007 Western Star 4900ex has 2 complaints, 0 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 2007 Western Star 4900ex 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 2007 Western Star 4900ex have any recalls?

Yes, the 2007 Western Star 4900ex has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Western Star 4900ex problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 269,433 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.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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