Is the 2004 Kenworth T800 reliable?

Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Kenworth T800 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2004 Kenworth T800?

Top reported problems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints, avg 240,000 mi); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints, avg 70,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2004 Kenworth T800 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Kenworth T800.

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Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

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Recalls

Worst 2004 Kenworth T800 Problems

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

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:240,000 mi

Fires:1

#21 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Fires:1

#31 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:70,000 mi

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Kenworth T800.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1	—	1	240,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1	—	1	—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1	1	—	70,000 mi

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