1999 Kenworth W900L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W900L years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Kenworth W900L. That is the most of any W900L model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 524,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 3 | 75% | 524,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 25% | 142,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Kenworth W900L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Kenworth W900L.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kenworth w900l studio. When the contact purchased the vehicle in mississippi, he was informed that all of the dot safety standards were fine. While driving 55 mph in texas, the dot regulation and air system failed, which caused the vehicle to completely break down. The…
Dt*: the contact stated while checking the oil, the hood was lifted and the contact noticed the frame rail was fractured on the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where the frame rail was replaced.
Dt*: the contact owns a 1999 kenworth w900l, and stated the hood would not shut because the frame cracked. The crack occurred 10 inches behind the spring hanger on the driver's side. The dealership replaced the frame rail. *ak
Both frame rail extention were cracked
Other Kenworth W900L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 W900L | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kenworth W900L?
Owners most often report structure, exterior lighting, interior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Kenworth W900L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.