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2000 Kenworth W900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2000 Kenworth W900, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage108kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Kenworth W900 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension40
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10
Service brakes, air10
Steering10
Structure10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2000 Kenworth W900 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 02V-037 · Jul 15, 2002 · 4,513 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 02V-061 · Feb 27, 2002 · 116 vehicles

Risk. THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 02V-033 · Feb 4, 2002 · 44 vehicles

Risk. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE CAN LEAD TO (1) ELECTRICAL ARCING OF THE WIRES INSIDE OF THE PD BOX, OR (2) AN INTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-140 · Aug 28, 2001 · 2,294 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 01V-167 · May 17, 2001 · 390 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 01V-021 · Feb 5, 2001 · 1,992 vehicles

Risk. IF A WIRING SHORT OCCURRED ANYWHERE ALONG THE CAB POWER CIRCUIT, THE AVAILABLE BATTERY POWER COULD ARC AND CAUSE SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kenworth.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other W900 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the W900 median. How we score

'75'76'77'78'82'83'91'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What W900 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KENWORTH W900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME RAIL FAILED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM EACH TIME. THE FRAME RAIL CRACKED AND CUT THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OIL LEAK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 211,000 AND…
Complaint 10196429 · Jul 16, 2007 · 108,000 miles
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V051000. SHE MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS RECALL, AND DEALERSHIP INFORMED HER THEY HAD NO INFORMATION REGARDING RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Complaint 885483 · Apr 9, 2001
KENWORTH HAS A REPUTATION OF PUTTING A CUSTUMER OFF UNTILL WARRANTY IS OUT. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS WHERE TO BE ADDRESSED. AND THERE ARE MORE. HARD TO EXPLAIN IN SHORT WORDS. I DO HAVE DOCUMENTATION IN THE FORM OF MAINT. FILES WITH DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNTS OF ALL PROBLEMS, NONE OF WHICH HAVE BEEN…
Complaint 767502 · Sep 21, 2002

Own a 2000 W900?

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