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2004 Kenworth T2000

Based on reports from 3 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc)HIGH

1 owners reported electronic stability control:automatic (asc) issues — failures commonly reported around 615K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED

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: Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc) (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

Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc)1 (33%)

Wheels & Tires1 (33%)

Engine1 (33%)

2004 Kenworth T2000: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc) Issues

Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc) complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2004 Kenworth T2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 615,030 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 615K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2004 Kenworth T2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2004 Kenworth T2000, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Kenworth T2000. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

04V410000Sep 2004

STRUCTURE

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRACKET, USED TO SUPPORT THE BATTERY BOX AND STEP, CAN CRACK.

04V580000Jan 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE POWER FEED HARNESS P92-1993 TERMINALS WERE NOT PROPERLY CRIMPED.

04V606000Jan 2005

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A LOCKING TAB IN THE HOOD LOCK CYLINDER WAS IMPROPERLY LOCATED PREVENTING THE CYLINDER LOCK FROM ENGAGING. THE HOOD LOCK CYLINDER IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE HOOD ONCE IT IS RAISED FOR ACCESS TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

05V189000Jun 2005

SUSPENSION

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.

05V570000Apr 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.

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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. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2004 Kenworth T2000: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Kenworth T2000?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Kenworth T2000 is related to the electronic stability control:automatic (asc), with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2004 Kenworth T2000 reliable?

The 2004 Kenworth T2000 has 3 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 2004 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 2004 Kenworth T2000 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2004 Kenworth T2000 has 7 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?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 615,030 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

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.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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