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Kenworth T600 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Kenworth T600 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
30
Years to Avoid
2008, 2007
Best Years
2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
2019
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.14 TSBs
2018
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.15 TSBs
2017
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.15 TSBs
2016Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2015Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2014Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2013
3 complaints1 recalls9 TSBs
2012Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2011
0 complaints1 recalls13 TSBs
2010
0 complaints1 recalls12 TSBs
2009
0 complaints5 recalls1 invest.9 TSBs
2008Avoid
1 complaints11 recalls3 invest.15 TSBs
2007Avoid
1 complaints14 recalls3 invest.12 TSBs
2006
2 complaints8 recalls1 invest.8 TSBs
2005
5 complaints8 recalls10 TSBs
2004
0 complaints10 recalls7 TSBs
2003
3 complaints5 recalls6 TSBs
2002
1 complaints5 recalls6 TSBs
2001
0 complaints7 recalls5 TSBs
2000
0 complaints7 recalls6 TSBs
1999
2 complaints9 recalls5 TSBs
1998
0 complaints4 recalls5 TSBs
1997
2 complaints4 recalls5 TSBs
1996
0 complaints5 recalls4 TSBs
1995Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls2 TSBs
1994Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1993Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1992Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1991
0 complaints3 recalls
1990
1 complaints2 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Kenworth T600 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2008, 2007 Kenworth T600 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Kenworth T600, consider the 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

30 model years analyzed