1997 Kenworth T2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T2000 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Kenworth T2000. That ranks 3rd out of 18 T2000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 67%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Kenworth T2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Kenworth T2000 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. The rear suspension is regularly subjected to extreme articulation, resulting in flexing of the joint.
Risk: Failure of the lower sway arm attaching bolts could result in loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower sway arm brackets. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the electrical and fuel lines can cause chaffing of the wiring harness on the fuel line.
Risk: This chaffing can cause fuel leakage and a potential for a fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, adjust, and repair, if necessary, the fuel line and electrical harness.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Risk: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: A secondary bend operation was not performed during assembly of the door latch which could cause the door latch to jam when locked.
Risk: The door latch will not release from either the inside or the outside of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the door latches for certain date codes and replace suspect latches with new latches.
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.
Brakets under vehicle failed. Not air bag complaint ( e.g., seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc.) added on 09-07-1999. *ak
Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.
The curved windshield has a flat spot on the driver's side. Manufacturer was contacted. *ak
Other Kenworth T2000 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 T2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 T2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 T2000 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 T2000 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 T2000 | 2 | 14 |
| 2007 T2000 | 12 | 11 |
| 2006 T2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 T2000 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 T2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 T2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 T2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 T2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 T2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 T2000 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 T2000 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 T2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 T2000 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kenworth T2000?
Owners most often report visibility, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Kenworth T2000?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Kenworth T2000 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T2000 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.