Kenworth T170 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 9 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T170, across 15 model years (2008–2023). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Kenworth T170 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T170 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 T170: 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.
Most common Kenworth T170 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T170 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 T170 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 T170 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2015 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 T170 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2013 T170 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 T170 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 T170 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 T170 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T170 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (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 T170?
Service Brakes, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T170 have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.