Kenworth T300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 30 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T300, across 15 model years (1996–2010). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Kenworth T300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T300 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 T300: 3 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2001 T300: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2005 T300: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
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 T300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 T300 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 T300 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 T300 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2007 T300 | 3 | 5 | — | Steering | |
| 2006 T300 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2005 T300 | 1 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2004 T300 | 1 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 T300 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2002 T300 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2001 T300 | 2 | 5 | — | Suspension | |
| 2000 T300 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1999 T300 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1998 T300 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 T300 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 T300 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T300 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (3), 2001 (2), 2005 (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 T300?
Steering, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T300 have?
30 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.