2014 Kenworth T680 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Kenworth T680, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bunk wiring harness is shorting out causing truck to not be able to shut off with the key....and also causing problems with the def system....shops are telling us that there are trucks burning down from this faulty harness...and there has been a recall for this but Kenworth is not fixing this harness and expects the owner to fix it ....”
NHTSA complaint #11099334, filed 2018-06“This Truck Was Park. The Paccar Engine MX13 and Chassis Harness from the Driver Side Shortaged, causing a Fire in the back of the engine and ABS Harness under the Steering Shaft. Plástic and Rubber wire insulation Melted with the fire causing it to drip on top of the water seperator cap which resulted in a fuel flame that caused even more damage throughought the outstanding components. This problem could've resulted in total loss of the unit.”
NHTSA complaint #11450487, filed 2022-02Related recalls
- 15V270000May 8, 2015PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and…Covers: Kenworth T680 2014–2016, Peterbilt 579 2011–2016, 587 2011–2016 +5 more
- 13V222000May 28, 2013PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17…Covers: Kenworth T680 2014, Peterbilt 388 2014, 337 2014 +14 more
Related service bulletins
- 11033351May 6, 2026Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- 10188467Feb 25, 2021Non-Safety Campaign â The batteries may drain quickly due to the VECU not going to sleep. Updated VECU software is available to resolve the issue.
- 10185190Dec 18, 2020Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator (LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA hardware replacement.
- 10177021Jun 8, 2020Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to…
- 10173212Mar 3, 2020Information Only â Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10171030Jan 3, 2020Information Only: The AutoStart System Test does not recognize the hood opening and closing when running the test on a model 579 or 567 chassis equipped with a VECU software…
- 10169706Dec 19, 2019Emissions Campaign â The Engine Overspeed lamp may illuminate during a smoke opacity test. A software update is available to resolve the issue.
- 10169787Dec 18, 2019Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one…
- 10138445Apr 6, 2018Information only - Customer installed inverters may be wired incorrectly.
- 10118724Sep 28, 2017Non Safety Campaign: The circuit for the Trailer Hotline/Trailer Power may not be properly protected on Model T680/T880 vehicles equipped with this option.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Kenworth T680
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Kenworth T680
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology