1995 Kenworth W900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W900 years
- Not enough data 8th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 Kenworth W900. That ranks 8th out of 31 W900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 205,763 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Kenworth W900 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 | 100% | 205,763 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1995 Kenworth W900 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor fg941 steer axles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) was determined incorrectly and over-stated on the vehicle certification label. With the incorrect gawr listed, these labels do not meet the certification requirements of part 567, "requirements for manufacturers of motor vehicles." vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating.
Risk: These vehicles would not be in compliance with federal regulations.
Fix: Vehicles will be remedied either by assigning the proper weight rating or, if possible, by changing the necessary components to meet the currently assigned weight rating. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with kenworth airglide 200 rear suspension. Due to materials used in the sway bar arms and studs as well as the stud plating material, stress corrosion cracking and bending fatigue can occur in the rear suspension sway bar arms and studs causing the stud to fail prematurely.
Risk: This could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the arm assembly manufactured from a different material. New studs will be installed with different threads and different finish.
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.
'95 kenworth w900l - frame "broke" just behind spring hanger on drivers side - had it repaired @ inland- kenworth phoenix, az. This could have broken all the way through and caused catastrophic accident to all concerned - no driver control period. *jb
Other Kenworth W900 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 W900 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 W900 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 W900 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 W900 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 W900 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 W900 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 W900 | 0 | 7 |
| 2018 W900 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 W900 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 W900 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 W900 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 W900 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 W900 | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 W900 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 W900 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 W900 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 W900 | 0 | 17 |
| 2008 W900 | 1 | 20 |
| 2007 W900 | 2 | 16 |
| 2006 W900 | 1 | 11 |
| 2005 W900 | 2 | 9 |
| 2004 W900 | 2 | 12 |
| 2003 W900 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 W900 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 W900 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 W900 | 7 | 9 |
| 1999 W900 | 3 | 10 |
| 1998 W900 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 W900 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 W900 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Kenworth W900?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Kenworth W900?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Kenworth W900 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W900 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.