Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Kenworth T700
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Kenworth T700 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V641000 Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V388000 FIFTH WHEEL PARTIAL COUPLING/FONTAINE/KENWORTH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V380000 KENWORTH/PETERBILT/FAST IDLE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V127000 KENWORTH/PETERBILT/CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER CAP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V654000 KENWORTH/HOOD STRUT SAFETY LATCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V535000 KENWORTH/DRIVE AXLE BRAKE ORIENTATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V453000 KENWORTH/PERTERBILT EGR VALVE SEAL OIL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Kenworth T700 has an average reliability due to moderate recall issues, including concerns with the fifth wheel, engine components, and hood latches, suggesting potential maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth wheel | 300,000–400,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | very common |
| EGR valve | 200,000–300,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| Oil filter cap | 100,000–150,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Fifth wheel inspection
- Cooling system checks
- Transmission service
- Tire rotations
- Battery tests
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks near engine
- Intermittent EGR performance
- Fifth wheel engagement failures
- Uneven brake performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Kenworth T700 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.