Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Kenworth T600
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Kenworth T600 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Kenworth T600. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V125000 PACCAR/ARVINMERITOR/SKF/FRONT AXLE HUBS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V051000 PACCAR/KENWORTH/LOWER SWAY ARM BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V181001 PACCAR/ENGINE STALL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V129000 PACCAR/ELECTRICAL/FUEL LINE ROUTING NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Kenworth T600 has no owner complaints reported and four recall campaigns, indicating some areas of concern but not significant problems overall. The lack of complaints limits the ability to assess common failures precisely; thus, the reliability data is sparse.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Hub Bearings | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Ignition Module | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
| Wiring Harness | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Fluid changes every 15,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service
- Suspension checks annually
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system service
- Filter replacements regularly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Engine stalling issues
- Electrical shorts or chafing
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Kenworth T600 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.