Kenworth T880 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 55 safety recalls on file for the Kenworth T880, across 17 model years (2011–2027). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Kenworth T880 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T880 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 T880: 3 complaints, 16 recalls
- 2016 T880: 2 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2025 T880: 1 complaint, 9 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2014 T880: 1 complaint, 12 recalls
- 2017 T880: 1 complaint, 11 recalls
- 2021 T880: 1 complaint, 8 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 T880 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth T880 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 T880 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2026 T880 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 T880 | 1 | 9 | — | Power Train | |
| 2024 T880 | 1 | 7 | — | Engine | |
| 2023 T880 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2022 T880 | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2021 T880 | 1 | 8 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2020 T880 | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2019 T880 | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2018 T880 | 3 | 16 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 T880 | 1 | 11 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2016 T880 | 2 | 15 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 T880 | 0 | 12 | — | — | |
| 2014 T880 | 1 | 12 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 T880 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2012 T880 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 T880 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth T880 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (3), 2016 (2), 2025 (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 T880?
Service Brakes, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T880 have?
55 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.