Kenworth T680 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 77 owner complaints and 60 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T680, across 17 model years (2011–2027). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Kenworth T680 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T680 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 T680: 11 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2014 T680: 10 complaints, 13 recalls
- 2023 T680: 9 complaints, 9 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2027 T680: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2022 T680: 2 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2024 T680: 5 complaints, 7 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 T680 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 21 | 9 | 1 |
| Power Train | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T680 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 T680 | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2026 T680 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 T680 | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2024 T680 | 5 | 7 | — | Tires | |
| 2023 T680 | 9 | 9 | — | Power Train | |
| 2022 T680 | 2 | 10 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2021 T680 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2020 T680 | 8 | 8 | — | Power Train | |
| 2019 T680 | 8 | 9 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 T680 | 11 | 15 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 T680 | 9 | 11 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 T680 | 6 | 16 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 T680 | 8 | 11 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 T680 | 10 | 13 | — | Visibility/wiper | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 T680 | 0 | 13 | — | — | |
| 2012 T680 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 T680 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T680 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (11), 2014 (10), 2023 (9). 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 T680?
Service Brakes, with 21 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T680 have?
60 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.