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White Truck Western Star — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every White Truck Western Star model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
10
Years to Avoid
1979
1982
0 complaints1 recalls
1981
0 complaints1 recalls
1980
0 complaints1 recalls
1979Avoid
0 complaints4 recalls
1978
0 complaints2 recalls
1977
0 complaints1 recalls
1976
0 complaints1 recalls
1975
0 complaints3 recalls
1974
0 complaints2 recalls
1973
0 complaints2 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which White Truck Western Star Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1979 White Truck Western Star is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

10 model years analyzed