AI Damage1998 Kenworth T2000: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Kenworth T2000 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 kenworth t2000. While driving at 55 mph, the rear of the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to steer the vehicle in excess in order to keep the vehicle in position. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the lateral pins holding the suspension had shifted.
The fuel line is routed behind the starter and it ruptured do to rubbing on the clamp that is supposed to stop it from vibration. It covered everything in the engine compartment with fuel along with the starter. If I had used the starter I am sure the resulting fire would have done a huge amount of damage.
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
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Kenworth T2000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, steering, suspension. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%), vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 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 1998 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.
Other 1998 models
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.