VehicleVerdict

Kenworth W900 years to avoid

Across 1975–2025, no single W900 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2000 drew the most complaints; 2025 the fewest.

42

Total complaints

110

Recall campaigns

1975–2025

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every W900 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202502
202412
202304
202234
202113
202006
201907
201809
201706
2016011
201509
201409
201307
201208
2011010
201009
2009017
2008120
2007217
2006111
200529
2004212
200316
200214
200119
2000129
1999610
199846
199715
199606
199512
199411
199101
198311
198201
197802
197701
197601
197501

Common questions

What is the best year for the Kenworth W900?

By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among W900 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Kenworth W900 have?

Across all model years, the W900 has 110 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 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.