2018 Kenworth T680 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Kenworth T680.

20172019
Complaints
17
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
18

Worst 2018 Kenworth T680 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:194,566 mi
Fires:1
#22 complaints

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Avg mileage:292,000 mi
#32 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:431,137 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Kenworth T680.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SERVICE BRAKES41194,566 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2292,000 mi
POWER TRAIN2431,137 mi
SEAT BELTS2116,200 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1393,000 mi
SEATS1
TIRES11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1

Recalls for 2018 Kenworth T680

18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,205,447 vehicles.

24V145000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
~936 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

22V277000STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
~17,641 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

21V00N000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~1,107 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.

20V593000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
~1,416 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

20V199000ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
~460,515 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

20V199000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
~460,515 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

19V275000PARKING BRAKE
~1,837 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.

18V931000POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
~25,556 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

18V870000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
~6,857 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The seat belt buckle assemblies on these vehicles may have been glued and not sewn during manufacturing, possibly causing the assembly to come apart under load, such as in the event of a crash.

18V816000EXTERIOR LIGHTING
~1,619 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

+ 8 more recalls

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