1998 Kenworth T800

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1998 Kenworth T800
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:01:23.048Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 T800 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
1998: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19890
19900
19910
19920
19930
19942
19952
19961
19971
19981
19994
20001
20011
20020
20031
20043
20053
20064
20071
20081
20092
20101
20111
20121
20130
20140
20150
20161
20170
20181
20190
20200
20210
20220
20230
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, air.

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ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, ABS CAPABILITY INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010212

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980702 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.

Campaign 98V129000 — 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 20010622 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FG941 STEER AXLES. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS DETERMINED INCORRECTLY AND OVER-STATED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. WI

Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE REMEDIED EITHER BY ASSIGNING THE PROPER WEIGHT RATING OR, IF POSSIBLE, BY CHANGING THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO MEET THE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED WEIGHT RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUN

Campaign 01V142000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030505 — service brakes, air

CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36" BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL TANK OR CHANGE ONE OF THE EXISTING AIR TANKS TO A LARGER SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN

Campaign 03V126000 — 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

R Date not on file — suspension

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REPLACEMENT DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463 AND DS521, INSTALLED ON VEHICLES FROM MAY 1, 2001 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2002, AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DANA IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT BRACKET, INSPECT THE AXLE HOUSING, AND REWELD THE BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING.

Campaign 02V061001 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND.

Remedy: CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Campaign 03V245000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Kenworth T800 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V181001 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V061001 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V245000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V129000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V051000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V142000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V126000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V125000 (suspension) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1998 Kenworth T800 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 1998 Kenworth T800?

The most-reported component is service brakes, air:antilock, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Kenworth T800 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.