Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2007.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 | 12 |
| 2015 | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 T800 | 0 | 12 |
| 2013 T800 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 T800 | 1 | 10 |
| 2011 T800 | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 | 1 | 11 |
| 2009 T800 | 2 | 19 |
| 2008 T800 | 1 | 25 |
| 2007 T800 | 1 | 20 |
| 2006 T800 | 4 | 13 |
| 2005 T800 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 T800 | 3 | 12 |
| 2003 T800 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 T800 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 T800 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 T800 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 T800 | 4 | 12 |
| 1998 T800 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 |
| 1996 T800 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 T800 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system7
- Unknown or other6
- Suspension4
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Tires3
- Steering3
- Power train3
- Structure2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 135 T800 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 29 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 | 14 | 4 |
| 2002 | 9 | 4 |
| 2001 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000 | 15 | 3 |
| 1999 | 19 | 5 |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Recalls
133 campaigns cover the T800; the latest 12 are below.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model SL2065). The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
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 with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.
NHTSA recalls