Kenworth T800B Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T800B, across 7 model years (1996–2025). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Kenworth T800B years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T800B model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 T800B: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1996 T800B: 1 complaint, 0 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 T800B problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T800B model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 T800B | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 T800B | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 T800B | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2022 T800B | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2021 T800B | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2000 T800B | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 T800B | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T800B years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (1), 1996 (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 T800B?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T800B have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.