1999 Kenworth Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 28, 2011 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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 1999 Kenworth Conventional. That is the most of any Conventional model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Kenworth Conventional problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Wheels150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212011: 120111

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Kenworth Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Kenworth Conventional.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1999 kenworth conventional, unit 1 engine caught on fire while exiting the ohio turnpike at exit 209. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0155-91)*jb updated 05/11/11* bf.

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 28, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10398961

While in motion the right front tire and the rim came off the vehicle, ohio traffic crash report. *jg

Wheels · received Jul 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 566993

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kenworth Conventional?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, wheels problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Kenworth Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.