Is the 2006 Kenworth T800 reliable?

Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2006 Kenworth T800 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2006 Kenworth T800?

Top reported problems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3 complaints); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2006 Kenworth T800 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Kenworth T800.

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Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

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Recalls

Worst 2006 Kenworth T800 Problems

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

#13 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fires:3

#21 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Kenworth T800.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3	—	3	—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1	—	—	—

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