VehicleVerdict

Kenworth T800 years to avoid

Across 1987–2025, no single T800 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1997 drew the most complaints; 2025 the fewest.

49

Total complaints

134

Recall campaigns

1987–2025

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every T800 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202501
202404
202301
202201
202101
202009
201908
2018111
201708
2016112
2015012
2014012
201308
2012110
2011113
2010111
2009219
2008225
2007121
2006413
2005612
2004312
200317
200206
2001110
2000610
1999412
199818
199789
199618
199525
199423
199301
199201
199104
199003
198903
198802
198702

Common questions

What is the best year for the Kenworth T800?

By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among T800 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Kenworth T800 have?

Across all model years, the T800 has 134 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 49 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.