Kenworth T270 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 28 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T270, across 17 model years (2007–2023). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is rollover.
Kenworth T270 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T270 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
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 T270 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T270 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 T270 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 T270 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 T270 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 T270 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2019 T270 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2018 T270 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2017 T270 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 T270 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 T270 | 1 | 4 | — | Rollover | |
| 2014 T270 | 1 | 6 | — | Tires | |
| 2013 T270 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2012 T270 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2011 T270 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2010 T270 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 T270 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 T270 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2007 T270 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T270 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (1), 2014 (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 T270?
Rollover, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T270 have?
28 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.