AI Damage1997 Kenworth T2000: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Kenworth T2000 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 67% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 6 Latches, locks, linkages 33% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Visibility: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Not air bag complaint ( e.g., seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc.) added on 09-07-1999.
Vehicle has several safety defects including problems with the front end alignment, doors, transmission, headliner, and tail lights.
The curved windshield has a flat spot on the driver's side. Manufacturer was contacted.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the T2000 has 4 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Kenworth T2000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, air bags, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (33%), seat belts (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Kenworth T2000?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1997 Kenworth T2000 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
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 2026-11-05.