2004 Kenworth T2000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T2000 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Kenworth T2000. That ranks 3rd out of 18 T2000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 895 miles. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 33% | 895 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 615,030 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Kenworth T2000 recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Kenworth is recalling 3,423 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800,t600, w900 and t660 vehicles. Increased brake excitation in a certain vehicle configuration which includes bendix drum brakes, wide base low profile single tires, and an ag400 or ag460 rear suspension, due to its unique brake clocking and cam tube length, can cause fatigue and cracking to brake assembly components.
Risk: Cracking can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could increase stopping distance and decrease parking brake hold capability.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle brakes assembly, replace cracked rear axle brakes assembly components where required, and install cam tube support brackets on all rear axle wheel ends free of charge. The recall is expected to begin or before july 25, 2009. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Suspension
Problem: Paccar is recalling 130 my 2004-2009 t2000, t800, t600, w900 and t660 kenworth trucks built with an ag400 rear suspension, long stroke brake chambers, and wide base tires (super singles). These vehicles may develop an increase in lateral and vertical axle movement. This movement may cause part or parts of the brake assembly (brake cam tube support, brake chamber bracket, brake chamber, brake spider) to develop fatigue cracks, possibly resulting in the failure of the part or parts within the brake assembly.
Risk: A failure may reduce vehicle brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install the cam tube support brackets on all of the rear axle wheel ends. Inspect the rear axle brake assembly and replace it if cracked. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Risk: The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Fix: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Suspension
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Risk: This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: On certain trucks, a locking tab in the hood lock cylinder was improperly located preventing the cylinder lock from engaging. The hood lock cylinder is designed to support the hood once it is raised for access to the engine compartment.
Risk: If the lock does not engage this could result in the hood closing without warning, increasing the risk of injury to someone working under the hood.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the hood lock cylinder and remove and replace any defective hood lock cylinders. The recall began january 23, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped.
Risk: This could lead to intermittent power loss affecting the electrical system and possibly result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the harness. The recall began january 13, 2005. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Structure
Problem: On certain trucks, the bracket, used to support the battery box and step, can crack.
Risk: A crack in the bracket may lead to premature failure of the bracket causing the step to fail without warning, when an individual steps on it, causing a fall.
Fix: Dealers will change the battery box support bracket and step support bracket. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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.
Apparently, certain turbo chargers installed on the cat c-15, either originally or as a replacement, have a factory-installed device in the casing that seals a hole where an optional 'emissions sensor' would otherwise be located. On my truck this plug device blew out, leaving a 1.5 inch-diameter…
2004 kenworth t2000 right front tire blew. *ts the vehicle sustained to damage to the right front steer tire, hood, right front rim, right headlight and signals and right rearview mirror (ohio traffic crash report). *nm
While driving 65-70 mph lost steering control and vehicle wandered across the road. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.*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 | 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 T2000 | 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 2004 Kenworth T2000?
Owners most often report electronic stability control, engine, tires problems. The top one, electronic stability control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Kenworth T2000?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.