Kenworth K100 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 9 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth K100, across 7 model years (1996–2004). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (1).
Kenworth K100 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No K100 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 K100: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
All Kenworth K100 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 K100 | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2001 K100 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 K100 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1999 K100 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1998 K100 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 K100 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 K100 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth K100 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Kenworth K100?
No complaints are on file yet.
How many recalls does the Kenworth K100 have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.