1996 Kenworth T800B Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T800B years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Kenworth T800B. That is the most of any T800B model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Kenworth T800B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Kenworth T800B recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Kenworth T800B.
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.
Vehicle fire.(ohio state police report)
Other Kenworth T800B years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 T800B | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 T800B | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 T800B | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 T800B | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 T800B | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 T800B | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kenworth T800B?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Kenworth T800B?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Kenworth T800B a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T800B model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.