Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kenworth w900l studio. When the contact purchased the vehicle in mississippi, he was informed that all of the dot safety standards were fine. While driving 55 MPH in texas, the dot regulation and air system failed, which caused the vehicle to completely break down. The contact wants to return the vehicle because it is unsafe to drive. He also wants all of his lease payments returned. The current and failure mileages were 142,500.
The worst 1999 Kenworth W900L problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body3
- Brakes1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Body3
- Brakes1
- Lights1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Kenworth W900L 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
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- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
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- Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts
- Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on
- Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation
What 1999 Kenworth W900L owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while checking the oil, the hood was lifted and the contact noticed the frame rail was fractured on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where the frame rail was replaced.
Dt*: the contact owns a 1999 kenworth w900l, and stated the hood would not shut because the frame cracked. The crack occurred 10 inches behind the spring hanger on the driver's side. The dealership replaced the frame rail.
Both frame rail extention were cracked
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Questions about the 1999 Kenworth W900L
Is the 1999 Kenworth W900L reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Kenworth W900L, close to a typical W900L model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Kenworth W900L?
Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Kenworth W900L have?
No recalls on record.
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