2007 Kenworth T300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T300 years
- Not enough data 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Kenworth T300. That is the most of any T300 model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 130,000 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 67% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2007 Kenworth T300 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Paccar is recalling 36 my 2007-2008 t270, t370 and my 207 t300 trucks equipped with dual under-cab fuel tanks and an in-cab battery box (icbb). A harness support bracket mounted on the underside of the cab may come in contact with the fuel line at the top of the fuel splitter valve.
Risk: The edge of the bracket may compromise the fuel line causing an interruption in fuel flow, or loss of fuel resulting in compromised vehicle performance or potentially causing a fire.
Fix: Dealers will re-work the existing icbb cable routing bracket and replace the fuel splitter valve bracket to provide adequate clearance between components. The recall began o june 30, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with cummins isc or paccar px8 engines, the jumper wire between the grid heater relay to the fuse block has been routed in such a way that the potential exists for it to rub against the radiator support.
Risk: The suspect wire is down stream of the fuse; this chaff point could cause the 250 amp charge wire to arc, potentially causing a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the routing of the jumper wire. If the wire is not routed correctly, it will be inspected for rubbing or chaffing and replaced if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Risk: If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the trailer light line may have been routed using too tight of a bend radius. This routing method could cause the wires within the harness plug to be pulled away from the chassis plug resulting in an intermittent or complete electrical power loss to the trailer.
Risk: Should power be lost, the electrical circuits would not provide power to the antilock system on the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the light line to eliminate the excessive bend radius and replace any plug or harness that has been damaged free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2007. Owner may contact kenworth at 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Horton Fan Hub Failures (EA09008) — opened May 29, 2009, closed Aug 27, 2010.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth t300. While driving approximately 18 mph, the steering wheel locked when a left turn was made. The contact heard an excessively loud noise at the time of the failure. He also experienced difficulty with the steering wheel pulling towards the left. Afterwards, the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth t300. While driving approximately 18 mph, the steering wheel locked when a left turn was made. The contact heard an excessively loud noise at the time of the failure. He also experienced difficulty with the steering wheel pulling towards the left. Afterwards, the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kenworth t300. When the contact closed the driver's side door while the vehicle was parked, the windshield detached from the body structure. There was no warning prior to the failure. He was very concerned of the safety risk involved and the possibility of the windshield…
Other Kenworth T300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 T300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 T300 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 T300 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 T300 | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kenworth T300?
Owners most often report steering, visibility problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Kenworth T300?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.