1996 Kenworth Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Kenworth Conventional. That is the most of any Conventional model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is trailer hitches (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Kenworth Conventional problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Kenworth Conventional recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Kenworth Conventional.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle lost the right front dual tire assembly due to the wheel lugs breaking off.(ohio traffic crash report #564299) *jg
Trailer hitch failed resulting in trailer detaching from truck causing, damage to trailer when trailer hit concrete wall. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
Other Kenworth Conventional years
← 1995 Conventional · 1999 Conventional →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Conventional | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Conventional | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kenworth Conventional?
Owners most often report trailer hitches, wheels problems. The top one, trailer hitches, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Kenworth Conventional?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Kenworth Conventional a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.