AI Damage2006 Kenworth T2000: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Kenworth T2000 filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- Service brakes: 7 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 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.
Parking brakes were not working. Took to dealer. They replaced both s cam brackets and both brake chambers.
Dot scale in ca discovered both brake chambers on rear axle were broken. Truck was put out of service until repairs were made at the scale. Both chambers were replaced. Had this not been discovered a serious accident could've happened.
On two of are 2006 t2000 kenoworth semis, the s-cam tube broke under stress of normal braking. Causing the trucks to lose there braking power to that tire. These trucks had around 400,000 miles on them.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the T2000 has 4 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kenworth T2000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rollaway, parking brake (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 models
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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 2026-11-05.