2000 Kenworth W900 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Kenworth W900 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Kenworth W900. The part named most often is suspension, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,000 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the hub and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension4 57%
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Kenworth has a reputation of putting a custumer off untill warranty is out. All of these problems where to be addressed. And there are more. Hard to explain in short words. I do have documentation in the form of maint. Files with descriptive accounts of all problems , none of which have been accuratly repaired. I'v been into various shops concerning rr suspension, ride height prb. Has always been the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #767502, filed 2002-09Electrical system: “Consumer states that he is having electrical problems with his big rig. He states that he can be driving down the road and the lights cut off, then later on they come back on. He states that he has had this truck in the shop 60 plus times, and no one can find out what the problem is. He states he has had the motor rebuilt twice, replaced the heads, replace gasket etc at lease twice, and no one can find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10018179, filed 2003-05Engine cooling: “Consumer states that the engine would stalls while driving 55-60 MPH. Vehicle has been to the dealer and the problem reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8018614, filed 2002-09Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 108,000 and 108,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V125000Apr 1, 2003Suspension › Front › HubCovers: Kenworth W900 1998–2001, Peterbilt 379 1998–2002, 387 1998–2002 +5 more
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- 02V037003Jul 15, 2002Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblyCovers: Kenworth W900 1999–2000, Peterbilt 379 1999–2000, Kenworth T800 1999–2000 +10 more
Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. Peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000…
- 02V061001Feb 27, 2002Suspension › RearCovers: Kenworth W900 1998–2001, T800 1998–2001
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with replacement dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463 and ds521, installed on vehicles from may 1, 2001 through february 1, 2002, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
- 02V033000Feb 4, 2002Electrical system › WiringCovers: Kenworth W900 2000, T800 2000, T600 2000 +1 more
On some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. (afl) power distribution boxes (pd box), the pd boxes were manufactured with insufficient torque applied to the nut of the main power feed-through stud.
- 01V140006Aug 28, 2001Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblyCovers: Kenworth W900 1999–2000, Peterbilt 379 1999–2000, Kenworth T800 1999–2000 +10 more
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.
- 01V167001May 17, 2001SuspensionCovers: Kenworth W900 2000, Peterbilt 379 2000, 357 2000 +7 more
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
See all 9 recalls for the 2000 Kenworth W900 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.
- 10188550Feb 10, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Information Only â Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10177021Jun 8, 2020Electrical system. Information 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 prevent battery warranty…
- 10173205Mar 17, 2020Equipment. Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10168703Nov 6, 2019Engine cooling. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10056911Feb 27, 2015Suspension. Kenworth: some trucks failed to meet company standards for air volume lift axle and the company will increase air volume for worthwhile improvement to exceed government fmvss 121. Model t800, w900.
- 10045240Jul 9, 2012Engine cooling. Kenworth: oil collection at cac intake pipe is caused by an imbalance in turbocharger pressures. Models t660, t800, t700, and w900.
- 10040181Dec 15, 2010Engine cooling. Paccar: engineering standards have changed and there are now engines with heat treated bolts.
- 10040180Dec 2, 2010Engine cooling. Paccar: a software update is causing the check engine light to come on.
- 10027646Oct 23, 2008Engine cooling. Kenworth trucks: reduced engine power from fuel starvation. Any model kenworth equipped with the 2007 emissions compliant isx engine and optional davco 382 fuel filter, built prior to 8/11/08,
Other model years of the Kenworth W900
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | 108,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Kenworth W900 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Kenworth W900 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Kenworth W900 is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2000 Kenworth W900 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Kenworth W900 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,000 miles and the middle half falls between 108,000 and 108,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.