2014 Kenworth T680
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
4 of 10 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Show complaint excerpts
THIS IS THE FIRST OF 2 TIMES THE DEFROST DOORS HAVE BROKEN IN THIS TRUCK. THE DEFROST DOORS IN THE T680 ARE WEAK AND BREAK OFTEN LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT ANY DEFROST CAUSING HIS VISIBILITY TO DECREASE IN AN UNSAFE MANNER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170131
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE DEFROST DOORS HAVE BROKEN IN THIS VEHICLE LEAVING THE DRIVER IN AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170131
3 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
2 of 10 total reports mention: visibility.
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
This Truck Was Park. The Paccar Engine MX13 and Chassis Harness from the Driver Side Shortaged, causing a Fire in the back of the engine and ABS Harness under the Steering Shaft.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220204
BUNK WIRING HARNESS IS SHORTING OUT CAUSING TRUCK TO NOT BE ABLE TO SHUT OFF WITH THE KEY....AND ALSO CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE DEF SYSTEM....SHOPS ARE TELLING US THAT THERE ARE TRUCKS BURNING DOWN FROM THIS FAULTY HARNESS...AND THERE HAS BEEN A...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180602
SAFETY TIMELINE
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, m
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will disable the Exterior Lights Self-Test software parameter and remove the Exterior Lights Self-Test switch and install a switch plug in its place. The servic
Campaign 13V048000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. The cables for anchoring the se
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace both seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1
Campaign 13V091000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330,
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected ignition switches, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940
Campaign 13V222000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective STT lamps with new lamps. The recall began on February 4, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number
Campaign 13V612000 — check if this car was fixed
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Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right door latch assemblies with new assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2014. Customers may contact Paccar at 1-425-468-8228.
Campaign 14V012000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325,...
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this campaign is 14KWC.
Campaign 14V013000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T660, and T680 vehicles manufactured from December 4, 2012, through September 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and spring brake delete options.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will move the parking brake components to the forward wheel axle, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWE.
Campaign 14V027000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8, 2012.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000.
Campaign 15V310000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to...
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015.
Campaign 15V270000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.
Campaign 15V458000 — check if this car was fixed
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220.
Campaign 17V471000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
Campaign 18V816000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020.
Campaign 20V199000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Kenworth T680 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V048000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V091000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V222000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 13V612000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V012000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V013000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V027000 (parking brake) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V310000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V270000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V458000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V471000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V816000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V199000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2014 Kenworth T680 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 2014 Kenworth T680?
The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Kenworth T680 have?
13 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.