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#BS-2008-KENT80-174A

2008 Kenworth T800

Based on reports from 2 owners and 25 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
25
TSBs
31
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 25 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank AssemblyHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Other:storage:tank AssemblyMED
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: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (50%)
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly1 (50%)

2008 Kenworth T800: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2008 Kenworth T800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2008 Kenworth T800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly-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 (25 recalls)

06V446000Jan 2007

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

AN INCORRECT SWITCH WAS INSTALLED IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ON CERTAIN MODEL T300 TRUCKS.

06V447000Dec 2006

STEERING:COLUMN

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TRW TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN, THE TILT LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DISENGAGE. THIS COULD PREVENT THE STEERING COLUMN FROM LOCKING IN TO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS.

07V073000Apr 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE TRAILER LIGHT LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED USING TOO TIGHT OF A BEND RADIUS. THIS ROUTING METHOD COULD CAUSE THE WIRES WITHIN THE HARNESS PLUG TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS PLUG RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER LOSS TO THE TRAILER.

07V107000May 2007

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING, PARTS, OR TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING REQUIRED FOR THE AUTO NEUTRAL FEATURE TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED WERE EITHER NOT INSTALLED, CONNECTED, OR PROGRAMMED PROPERLY.

07V132000May 2007

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.

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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. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 25 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2008 Kenworth T800: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Kenworth T800?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Kenworth T800 is related to the fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Kenworth T800 reliable?
The 2008 Kenworth T800 has 2 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 2008 Kenworth T800 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 2008 Kenworth T800 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Kenworth T800 has 25 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kenworth T800 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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