1997 Kenworth W900L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W900L years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Kenworth W900L. That ranks 2nd out of 2 W900L model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). 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 1997 Kenworth W900L 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% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Kenworth W900L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Kenworth W900L.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Frame extension for vehicle broke six times in four years where steering box was attached to frame. Dealership has repaired this on each incident, failing to effectively remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments. *consumer is aware of other vehicles of same make /…
Other Kenworth W900L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 W900L | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kenworth W900L?
Owners most often report structure, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Kenworth W900L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Kenworth W900L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W900L model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.