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1982-2027 · 36 model years

Kenworth W900 Problems by year

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the Kenworth W900 across 36 model years, and it has 109 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1983, 1994, 1995 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age20081 complaint · 20 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
32
Recalls
109
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

W900 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
20270100-C
20250200-C
20241200Fuel systemC
20230400-C
20222420Equipment & accessoriesD
20211300-B
20200600-C
20190700-C
20180900-C
20170600-B
201601100-C
20150900-C
20140900-C
20130700-C
20120800-C
201101000-C
20100900-C
200901700-D
200812010SteeringF
200721700Engine & coolingD
200611100Engine & coolingC
20052900Fuel systemC
200421202Electrical systemD
20031600LightsB
20021400SuspensionA
20011900Fuel systemC
20007900SuspensionC
199931001Body, doors & structureC
19983600Body, doors & structureC
19971500Wheels & tiresB
19960600-B
19951200Body, doors & structureA
19941100SteeringA
19910100-A
19831100Visibility & wipersA
19820100-A

Most common W900 problems

Kenworth W900 recalls 109

Latest W900 complaints

2024 Kenworth W900Fuel system

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2024 Kenworth W900. The contact, who is a fleet manager, stated that while one of the drivers was driving uphill, the vehicle stalled. The driver called and the contact went to the location where the vehicle was pulled over. The contact stated that there was fuel spewing from the injection pump. Upon further inspection, the contact became aware that the fuel pump barrel was fractured. The contact repaired the vehicle on-site. The manufacturer was notified of the...

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failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24E078000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The failure mileage was 110,230.

Filed Incident Fuel system, dieselNHTSA 11722014
2021 Kenworth W900Other & unknown

Transmission issues

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11578489
2022 Kenworth W900SteeringEquipment & accessoriesCrash2 injuries

Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.

Filed Incident Steering · Equipment adaptive / mobilityNHTSA 11515902
2022 Kenworth W900Equipment & accessoriesCrash

2022 Kenworth w900. Consumer stated that while driving vehicle began to vibrate and steered to the left on its own. The consumer stated the vehicle crashed into a wall barrier.

Filed Incident Equipment adaptive / mobilityNHTSA 11473546
2005 Kenworth W900Other & unknown

Driving down hwy 70 in atlanta, ga area and front frame on truck kenworth 2005 split in half by front wheel. While in motion. Need to report this and investigate this model. I have talk to other drivers who had same thing happen on same truck model as well.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11233647

Questions about the Kenworth W900

Which Kenworth W900 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (7), 1998 (3), 1999 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Kenworth W900 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1982, 1991, 1983 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other W900 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Kenworth W900 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (5), engine & cooling (5), suspension (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Kenworth W900 have?

NHTSA lists 109 recalls across all Kenworth W900 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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