AI DamageKenworth T300: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Kenworth T300 across 4 model years: 7 owner complaints and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 29% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 29% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 14% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 14% of all complaints
- Steering: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
2005 kenworth t300 the high pressure fuel line that feeds the injector bank has broken twice. The replacement line purchased from kenworth lasted 3 months and one day. The same leak occurred, spraying diesel fuel all over the engine.
While driving approximately 18 mph, the steering wheel locked when a left turn was made. The contact heard an excessively loud noise at the time of the failure. He also experienced difficulty with the steering wheel pulling towards the left. Afterwards, the steering wheel released and was operable.
Tl contact owns a 2007 kenworth t300. When the contact closed the driver's side door while the vehicle was parked, the windshield detached from the body structure. There was no warning prior to the failure.
Fire involving 2004 kenworth t-300 tractor. Fire occurred on 01/15/05. Your recall number 04v580000 of dec 09, 2004 should apply to this vehicle, but kenworth said this truck does not because the vin is not on their list of recalls.
Front end shimmies at 45 mph. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 10 times. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been contacted.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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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.