MYRModel Year Report

1999 Kenworth T2000

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1999 Kenworth T2000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:37:14.114Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kenworth T2000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 7 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
1999: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19950
19960
19973
19983
19992
20002
20011
20021
20032
20043
20050
20067
200712
20082
20090
20100
20110
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility.

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VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONER, NOT BEING ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE MODEL OR YEAR DOES NOT APPLY TO HIS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020731

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

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CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS, THREE OF THE FOUR AIR BRAKE CAM SUPPORTS ARE BROKEN AND THE BRAKE BRACKET WELDS ARE BROKEN.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020731

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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1999 KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING HE NOTICED A STRANGE SMELL COMING FROM THE TRUCK CONSUMER PULLED OVER THE TRUCK HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. *MC (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20070507

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000229 — service brakes, air

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE VALVES MANUFACTURED BY HONEYWELL BENDIX. THE ORIENTATION AND LOCATION OF THE BRAKE VALVE IS SUCH THAT WATER CAN GET INTO THE VALVE THROUG

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AND MODIFICATIONS WILL BE MADE TO THE BRAKE VALVE.

Campaign 00V026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001006 — steering

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/

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS.

Campaign 00V246102 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010327 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 54" REAR AXLE SPACING CONFIGURATION OF THE AIRGLIDE 200 SUSPENSION WITH THE SERVICE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED AS LOGGER, DUMP TRUCK, OR TANKER. THE REAR SU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SWAY ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE TH

Campaign 01V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010410 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2001, TO KENWORTH OWNERS AND ON APRIL 25, 2001, TO PETERBILT OWNERS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR

Campaign 01V044005 — check if this car was fixed

R 20011024 — steering

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/

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER

Campaign 01V140006 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020715 — steering

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON

Campaign 02V037003 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030716 — suspension

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 16, 2003. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED US THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO

Campaign 03V125000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.

Campaign 99V181001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Kenworth T2000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V181001 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V026000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V246102 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V051000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V044005 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V140006 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V037003 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V125000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Kenworth T2000 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kenworth T2000?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Kenworth T2000 have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.