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2021-2027 · 7 model years

Kenworth T280 Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Kenworth T280 across 7 model years, and it has 21 recalls. The 2023 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.

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Most complaints for its age20231 complaint · 13 recallsSee the 2023
Complaints
1
Recalls
21
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

T280 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
20270200-B
20260300-C
20250800-D
202401000-C
202311300Transmission & drivetrainC
20220800-B
20210600-A

Most common T280 problems

Kenworth T280 recalls 21

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings

26V70000026,729 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the...

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Latest T280 complaints

2023 Kenworth T280Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T280. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the gears were not shifting properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure, and a mechanic was sent to his residence on two occasions for a service call, where it was diagnosed that the transmission actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times; however, the failure recurred, and the contact then stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V425000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11498083

Questions about the Kenworth T280

Which Kenworth T280 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2023 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2023 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Kenworth T280 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2021, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other T280 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Kenworth T280 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Kenworth T280 have?

NHTSA lists 21 recalls across all Kenworth T280 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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