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#BS-1999-KENT20-6295

1999 Kenworth T2000

Based on reports from 3 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac SystemHIGH

1 owners reported visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system issues.

!Inspect the BrakesMED

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:defroster/defogger/hvac System (1 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

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System1 (33%)

Brakes1 (33%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel1 (33%)

1999 Kenworth T2000: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System Issues

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1999 Kenworth T2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1999 Kenworth T2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1999 Kenworth T2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel-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 (8 recalls)

00V026000Feb 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE VALVES MANUFACTURED BY HONEYWELL BENDIX. THE ORIENTATION AND LOCATION OF THE BRAKE VALVE IS SUCH THAT WATER CAN GET INTO THE VALVE THROUGH A VENT IN THE VALVE. THE WATER WILL CONTAMINATE THE AIR SYSTEM AND COULD FREEZE THE BRAKE VALVE.

00V246102Oct 2000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.

01V044005Apr 2001

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.

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.

01V140006Oct 2001

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1999 Kenworth T2000: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Kenworth T2000?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Kenworth T2000 is related to the visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1999 Kenworth T2000 reliable?

The 1999 Kenworth T2000 has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 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 1999 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 1999 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1999 Kenworth T2000 has 8 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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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