AI Damage2004 Kenworth T2000: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Kenworth T2000 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electronic stability control and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electronic stability control 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
On my truck this plug device blew out, leaving a 1.5 inch-diameter hole in the exhaust side of the turbo. The hole in the turbo casing emitted raw toxic exhaust fumes directly into the engine compartment and cab. This discharge overheated adjacent electrical components on both sides of the firewall.
The vehicle sustained to damage to the right front steer tire, hood, right front rim, right headlight and signals and right rearview mirror (ohio traffic crash report).
While driving 65-70 mph lost steering control and vehicle wandered across the road. Vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.
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
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Kenworth T2000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electronic stability control, engine, tires. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (33%), overheating, coolant loss (33%), steering or power steering problems (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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.