AI DamageKenworth K170: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Kenworth K170 across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 11 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- "Kenworth
- Fix-As-Fail â Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are…
- Information Only â Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch…
- Fix-As-Fail - Bendix New-Gen Lightweight Steer Axle Drum Brake Spider Cracking
- Information Only
- DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank…
- Information Only â Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly…
- Information Only
- Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues…
- Fix-As-Fail ?
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.