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2008-2023 · 15 model years

Kenworth T170 Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Kenworth T170 across 15 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2020 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the steering.

Most complaints for its age20201 complaint · 1 recallSee the 2020
Complaints
1
Recalls
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

T170 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20230100-C
20220100-C
20201100BrakesC
20190100-B
20180100-B
20170100-B
20160200-C
20150100-B
20140400-D
20130200-C
20120300-D
20110100-B
20100100-B
20090100-B
20080200-C

Most common T170 problems

Kenworth T170 recalls 9

Electronic stability control (ESC)

20V199000460,515 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX...

Seat belts

14V01300010,414 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337...

Latest T170 complaints

2020 Kenworth T170SteeringBrakes

The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last approximate year.

Filed Incident Steering · Unknown or other · Service brakesNHTSA 11426796

Questions about the Kenworth T170

Which Kenworth T170 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2020 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2020 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Kenworth T170 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2009, 2010, 2011 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other T170 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Kenworth T170 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), steering (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Kenworth T170 have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Kenworth T170 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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