Kenworth T600 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 50 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T600, across 21 model years (1995–2019). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, air.
Kenworth T600 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T600 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 T600: 4 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2013 T600: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 T600: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest 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 T600 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T600 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 T600 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 T600 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 T600 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 T600 | 2 | 1 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 2011 T600 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 T600 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 T600 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2008 T600 | 1 | 11 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 T600 | 1 | 13 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 T600 | 1 | 8 | — | Suspension | |
| 2005 T600 | 4 | 8 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2004 T600 | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2003 T600 | 2 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2002 T600 | 1 | 5 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 T600 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2000 T600 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 1999 T600 | 1 | 9 | — | Power Train | |
| 1998 T600 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1997 T600 | 2 | 4 | — | Steering | |
| 1996 T600 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1995 T600 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T600 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (4), 2013 (2), 2003 (2). 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 T600?
Service Brakes, Air, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T600 have?
50 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.