Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 4900 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 0 | 9 |
| 2020 4900 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1 | 15 |
| 2018 4900 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 4900 | 0 | 16 |
| 2016 4900 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 4900 | 1 | 14 |
| 2014 4900 | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 4900 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 4900 | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 4900 | 1 | 14 |
| 2010 4900 | 0 | 14 |
| 2009 4900 | 1 | 16 |
| 2008 4900 | 0 | 17 |
| 2007 4900 | 0 | 14 |
| 2006 4900 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 4900 | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 4900 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 4900 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 4900 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Tires5
- Structure4
- Wheels2
- Visibility2
- Suspension2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Visibility/wiper1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 137 4900 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 22 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Recalls
83 campaigns cover the 4900; the latest 12 are below.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks. The inversion valve air lines may have been incorrectly installed, potentially reducing brake performance.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
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.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
NHTSA recalls