Is the 1998 Kenworth T800 reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 Kenworth T800 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1998 Kenworth T800?

Top reported problems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1998 Kenworth T800 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Kenworth T800.

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Worst 1998 Kenworth T800 Problems

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

#11 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Kenworth T800.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

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