Kenworth T880 years to avoid
No model year of the Kenworth T880 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kenworth T880 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kenworth T880 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 T880 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes4
- Tires2
- Engine2
- Electrical2
- Transmission1
- Lights1
- Driver assistance1
- Acceleration1
Kenworth T880 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 1 | Brakes | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 1 | Engine | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | Brakes | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 3 | Tires | 16 | 2 | ||
| 2017 | - | 1 | Lights | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 2 | Electrical | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 12 | 0 |
Recalls 56
Kenworth T880 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- "KW & PB 14 fuel injector part numbers (seven for MX-11 and seven for MX-13 engines) have been added to...
- Kw & pb DEF
- Kw & pb DEF
- Fuel Injection Pump part number 2344776PEX for MX-13 engines has been added to this warranty policy.
- 24PBE_24KWE RH Shift Stalk Update Warranty section has been updated with revised verbiage for picture...
- The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp within the wire harness connector
- 32 fuel injector part numbers (16 for MX-11 and 16 for MX-13) have been added to this warranty policy.
Questions about the Kenworth T880
What years of the Kenworth T880 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kenworth T880 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kenworth T880?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kenworth T880?
Brakes, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by tires (2) and engine (2).
How many recalls does the Kenworth T880 have?
56 recalls between 2014 and 2025. The 2018 model year has the most, with 16.
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