Kenworth T800 years to avoid
No model year of the Kenworth T800 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kenworth T800 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kenworth T800 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kenworth T800 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical7
- Brakes5
- Suspension4
- Engine4
- Transmission3
- Tires3
- Steering3
- Fuel system2
- Body2
- Visibility1
- Seats1
- Lights1
Kenworth T800 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | 1 | 11 | 0 | |||
| 2016 | - | 1 | Tires | 12 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | Visibility | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Brakes | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | 11 | 0 | |||
| 2009 | - | 2 | Electrical | 19 | 1 | ||
| 2008 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 25 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 1 | 20 | 0 | |||
| 2006 | - | 4 | Electrical | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 3 | Body | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 12 | 1 | ||
| 2003 | - | 1 | Lights | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Brakes | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Body | 10 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 4 | Suspension | 12 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Brakes | 8 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Engine | 9 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | 8 | 1 | |||
| 1995 | - | 2 | Steering | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Brakes | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 130
Kenworth T800 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Kenworth T800
What years of the Kenworth T800 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kenworth T800 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kenworth T800?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kenworth T800?
Electrical, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (5) and suspension (4).
How many recalls does the Kenworth T800 have?
130 recalls between 1994 and 2018. The 2008 model year has the most, with 25.
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