2005 Kenworth T300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T300 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Kenworth T300. That ranks 3rd out of 15 T300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 158,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Kenworth T300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 100% | 158,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Kenworth T300 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly.
Risk: If any of these conditions exists, the transmission will not automatically shift into neutral when left in drive with the parking brake set engaged. The vehicle could move without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles to ensure the auto neutral feature functions properly and, if needed, will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. A different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. This could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
Risk: If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. Peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
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.
2005 kenworth t300 the high pressure fuel line that feeds the injector bank has broken twice. The replacement line purchased from kenworth lasted 3 months and one day. The same leak occurred, spraying diesel fuel all over the engine. *tr
Other Kenworth T300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 T300 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 T300 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 T300 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 T300 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 T300 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 T300 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 T300 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 T300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 T300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 T300 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 T300 | 0 | 1 |
See all Kenworth T300 problems by year, every Kenworth model, or the VIN decoder.
Similar Kenworth models
Embed this 2005 Kenworth T300 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kenworth T300?
Owners most often report fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, fuel system, diesel, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Kenworth T300?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Kenworth T300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T300 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.