2013 Kenworth T600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T600 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kenworth T600. That ranks 2nd out of 21 T600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 300,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Kenworth T600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50% | 300,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 300,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Kenworth T600 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline
Problem: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Risk: Fasteners which are not properly torqued to specification can result in the driveline separating from the vehicle, disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. The separated component could also become a road hazard.
Fix: Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the each of the affected fasteners, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
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.
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 2013 kenworth t600. While attempting to exit the vehicle, both the passenger and driver doors failed to open. Even using the key failed to open the doors. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism in the door failed and needed to be…
Difficult braking when resting right foot in middle of floor board during a sudden stop , moving foot forward it hits trim then sideways to contact brake pedal in middle unable obtain enough pressure to apply brakes damaged a overhead door it's my understanding two coworkers also experienced…
Other Kenworth T600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 T600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 T600 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 T600 | 1 | 11 |
| 2007 T600 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 T600 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 T600 | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 T600 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 T600 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 T600 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 T600 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 T600 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 T600 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 T600 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 T600 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 T600 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 T600 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kenworth T600?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kenworth T600?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Kenworth T600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T600 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.