By year
Owner complaints about Oshkosh vehicles peaked at 4 in 1995
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1995 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Make
Oshkosh
The complete NHTSA record for Oshkosh vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.
Most Oshkosh recalls are filed by Oshkosh Truck, part of Oshkosh.
Owner complaints in the last five years023 on file in all, across 86 models
Recall campaigns10217 in five years
Severity index13.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations1107 service bulletins
Components
Suspension draws the most owner complaints about Oshkosh vehicles, 14% of them
Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models
The Oshkosh has the most complaints of any Oshkosh model
Every Oshkosh model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Severity index | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | 1980 to 2000 | 10 | 20.0 | 1 | 3 |
| X Line | 1992 to 1994 | 4 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| M Line | 1990 to 1994 | 2 | 0.0 | 9 | 0 |
| S-Series | 2005 to 2025 | 1 | 0.0 | 57 | 0 |
| XC | 1994 to 1996 | 1 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 |
| MC18FG | 1989 to 1991 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
| DA 1500 Series | 1984 to 1985 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
| XC Chassis | 1993 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| F Series | 1980 to 1995 | 0 | None | 17 | 0 |
| V715 | 1980 to 1985 | 0 | None | 11 | 0 |
| V917 | 1980 to 1988 | 0 | None | 11 | 0 |
| F | 1985 to 2001 | 0 | None | 10 | 0 |
| B Series | 1980 to 1984 | 0 | None | 9 | 0 |
| MB | 1990 to 1995 | 0 | None | 9 | 0 |
| P | 1985 to 2001 | 0 | None | 9 | 0 |
| Ngdv Electric | 2024 to 2026 | 0 | None | 8 | 0 |
| Ngdv | 2024 to 2026 | 0 | None | 7 | 0 |
| MB18FD | 1992 to 1994 | 0 | None | 6 | 0 |
| MC | 1993 to 1996 | 0 | None | 6 | 0 |
| MT | 1990 to 1995 | 0 | None | 6 | 0 |
| V1318 | 1980 to 1985 | 0 | None | 6 | 0 |
| VC | 1991 to 1996 | 0 | None | 6 | 0 |
| MB16FG | 1989 to 1991 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| MC16FG | 1989 to 1991 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| MT45 | 1995 to 1997 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| Super-Slider | 1990 to 1994 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| V713 | 1980 to 1982 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| VC22RD | 1990 to 1993 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| XC16RD | 1991 to 1992 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| XC18RD | 1991 to 1992 | 0 | None | 5 | 0 |
| H-Series | 2005 to 2008 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| MB16FD | 1990 to 1993 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| MC16FD | 1990 to 1993 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| P Series | 1983 to 1999 | 0 | None | 4 | 0 |
| H-Series Snow Blower | 2008 to 2010 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| MB14FG | 1989 to 1991 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| MC14FG | 1989 to 1991 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| MT10 | 1992 to 1994 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| MT12 | 1992 to 1994 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| MT13 | 1992 to 1994 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| S | 1999 to 2001 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| TC | 1994 to 1996 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| XB | 1993 to 1995 | 0 | None | 3 | 0 |
| DA 3858 Series | 1984 to 1985 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Defense Ngdv ICE | 2025 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| H | 2000 to 2001 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| MB19FD | 1993 to 1994 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Mbfd | 1989 to 1990 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Mbfg | 1990 to 1991 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| MC18FD | 1992 to 1993 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Mcfd | 1989 to 1990 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Mcfg | 1990 to 1991 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| MT16FD | 1990 to 1991 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| Mtfd | 1989 to 1990 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| SB30FD | 1992 to 1993 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| T | 2000 to 2001 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| T Line | 1994 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| TPV Gasoline | 2011 to 2012 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| V Series | 1980 to 1981 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
| V814 | 1985 to 1986 | 0 | None | 2 | 0 |
Show all 86 models
- VB18RD 1992 to 1993
- VB22RD 1992 to 1993
- VC22RD/RR 1992 to 1993
- VC24RD 1992 to 1993
- VC24RD/RR 1992 to 1993
- AD Series 2004
- AMAMTH-2 2008
- H-Tractor 2008
- HB Series 1991
- Highland 2006
- Military Hemtt 1999
- Military PLS 1999
- MT14FDU 1996
- Mtvr 2005
- Multi-Purpose 1991
- Piggy-Back Trailer 1992
- Sta-Series 2008
- T Series 1999
- Tx-Series 2008
- V815 1988
- VC26RD 1994
- VC26RR 1994
- VC29RD 1994
- VC29RR 1994
- XC16 1992
- XC18 1992
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns listing a Oshkosh product
- 26V-311 May 18, 2026
In cold weather, the high voltage battery contactor may open unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power
Electrical system · 76 vehicles - 26V-074 Feb 8, 2026
Mounting pin and retaining clip that retain the brake actuator rod to the brake pedal may not have been installed
Brakes · 5,242 vehicles - 26V-027 Jan 21, 2026
Rear axle hub fasteners may loosen, causing the wheel to detach
Wheels · 230 vehicles - 25V-444 Jun 27, 2025
Air bag warning label on the sun visor may detach
Equipment · 917 vehicles - 25V-224 Apr 14, 2025
Rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse
Back-over prevention · 216 vehicles - 25V-228 Apr 10, 2025
Front axle housing wall thickness may not be sufficient and can cause the axle to fail
Powertrain · 469 vehicles - 25V-192 Mar 27, 2025
Wiper arm nuts may be loose, causing the wipers to fail
Visibility and wipers · 169 vehicles - 25E-006 Jan 21, 2025
Throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick
Speed control · 500 vehicles - 24V-928 Dec 12, 2024
Rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse
Back-over prevention · 144 vehicles - 24V-917 Dec 10, 2024
Throttle pedal assembly may contain an oversized magnet carrier, slowing the responsiveness or causing the pedal to stick
Speed control · 800 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.