Kenworth W900 years to avoid
No model year of the Kenworth W900 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kenworth W900 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kenworth W900 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 W900 problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension5
- Engine5
- Body5
- Steering4
- Fuel system4
- Tires3
- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Visibility1
- Transmission1
- Lights1
Kenworth W900 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 2 | Steering | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2008 | - | 1 | Steering | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2007 | - | 2 | Engine | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Engine | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 2 | Electrical | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 1 | Lights | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Suspension | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 7 | Suspension | 9 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 3 | Body | 10 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Body | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Tires | 5 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 1 | Steering | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 107
Kenworth W900 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 W900
What years of the Kenworth W900 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kenworth W900 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kenworth W900?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kenworth W900?
Suspension, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by engine (5) and body (5).
How many recalls does the Kenworth W900 have?
107 recalls between 1994 and 2024. The 2008 model year has the most, with 20.
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