Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Kenworth T800
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Kenworth T800 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Kenworth T800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V245000 PACCAR/KENWORTH/CUMMINS/ECM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V126000 PACCAR/KENWORTH/AIR RESERVOIR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V142000 PACCAR/KENWORTH/PART 567/GAWR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V051000 PACCAR/KENWORTH/LOWER SWAY ARM BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V129000 PACCAR/ELECTRICAL/FUEL LINE ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V196003 PACCAR/FRONT AXLE HUBS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V139000 PACCAR/REAR SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V056000 Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal — Switch NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Kenworth T800 has eight recall campaigns, indicating several design and safety issues, but no reported owner complaints. The recalls cover critical systems like vehicle speed control, brakes, and suspension. Although complaint data is limited, the range of recalls suggests potential reliability concerns, warranting a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Service brakes, air | Unknown | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | 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 change every 10,000 miles
- Brake system inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Engine air filter replacement annually
- Cooling system flush every 24 months
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive throttle
- Uneven brake performance
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Kenworth T800 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.