2013 Kenworth T700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T700 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kenworth T700. That is the most of any T700 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 500,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Kenworth T700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 500,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 27 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 27 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Kenworth T700 recalls (2)
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.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
Risk: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
Fix: Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2012. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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.
Cab is coming detached from floor and firewall. We are worried about the safety of the driver. Truck came from trans am fleet. Sales manager stated that they had several trucks with the same problem. Paccar needed to reinforce floor to firewall and door jam.
I was a harbor driver that hauled refers from port to yard company trucks that were issued for harbor drivers were kenworths t700 with supersingless tires don't know if those are the manufactures original tires. I was involved in a roll over accident in which i feel there was some mechanical issue…
Other Kenworth T700 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 T700 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 T700 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 T700 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 T700 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 T700 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 T700 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 T700 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kenworth T700?
Owners most often report structure, tires, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kenworth T700?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Kenworth T700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T700 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.