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2005 Kenworth W900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Kenworth W900, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kFuel system, diesel, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Kenworth W900 has problems

2 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
Fuel system, diesel10

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

9 recalls

2005 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

Service brakes, air

Recall 09V-239 · Jun 30, 2009 · 3,423 vehicles

Risk. CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: disc

Recall 09V-166 · May 19, 2009 · 140 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND ALSO A ROAD DEBRIS HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 5 more recalls
–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 07V-107 · Mar 16, 2007 · 4,592 vehicles

Risk. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN LEFT IN DRIVE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE SET ENGAGED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-570 · Dec 22, 2005 · 30,995 vehicles

Risk. THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 05V-237 · May 19, 2005 · 850 vehicles

Risk. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR WHICH COULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO COME LOOSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 05V-084 · Mar 4, 2005 · 39 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN 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

2005 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 fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL TANKS MOVING WHICH IN ONE CASE HAS CAUSED TO FUEL LINE TO LEAK. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN SEVERAL VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. *TR
Complaint 10342745 · Jul 12, 2010 · 1 miles

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