Kenworth T440 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 28 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T440, across 14 model years (2010–2023). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Kenworth T440 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T440 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 T440: 1 complaint, 4 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 T440 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T440 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 T440 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2022 T440 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2021 T440 | 1 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2020 T440 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2019 T440 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2018 T440 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2017 T440 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 T440 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2015 T440 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2014 T440 | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2013 T440 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2012 T440 | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2011 T440 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2010 T440 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T440 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (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 T440?
Service Brakes, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T440 have?
28 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.