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#BS-1997-KENT20-6295

1997 Kenworth T2000

Based on reports from 15 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 15 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:windshieldHIGH

3 owners reported visibility:windshield issues.

!Inspect the Visibility:power Window Devices And ControlsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:windshield (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:windshield3 (20%)

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls2 (13%)

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.2 (13%)

Suspension:front1 (7%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly1 (7%)

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch1 (7%)

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights1 (7%)

Structure:frame And Members1 (7%)

1997 Kenworth T2000: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:windshield Issues

Visibility:windshield complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1997 Kenworth T2000, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1997 Kenworth T2000, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Issues

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1997 Kenworth T2000, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1997 Kenworth T2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

01V051000Mar 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS REGULARLY SUBJECTED TO EXTREME ARTICULATION, RESULTING IN FLEXING OF THE JOINT.

97V085000Jul 1997

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

A SECONDARY BEND OPERATION WAS NOT PERFORMED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM WHEN LOCKED.

97V139000Sep 1997

SUSPENSION:REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KENWORTH AIRGLIDE 200 REAR SUSPENSION. DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS AS WELL AS THE STUD PLATING MATERIAL, STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AND BENDING FATIGUE CAN OCCUR IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SWAY BAR ARMS AND STUDS CAUSING THE STUD TO FAIL PREMATURELY.

98V129000Jul 1998

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1997 Kenworth T2000: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Kenworth T2000?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Kenworth T2000 is related to the visibility:windshield, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1997 Kenworth T2000 reliable?

The 1997 Kenworth T2000 has 15 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1997 Kenworth T2000 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1997 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1997 Kenworth T2000 has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Kenworth T2000 problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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