Kenworth W900B Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Kenworth W900B, across 7 model years (1996–2025). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Kenworth W900B years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No W900B model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 W900B: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1996 W900B: 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 W900B problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kenworth W900B model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W900B | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 W900B | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 W900B | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 W900B | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 W900B | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 W900B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 1996 W900B | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kenworth W900B years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1997 (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 W900B?
Power Train, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kenworth W900B have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.