Total Complaints
7 filings
KENWORTH T2000 · model year
2006 KENWORTH T2000
7 NHTSA complaints, and 7 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006KENWORTHT2000 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 T2000 is service brakes, air with 7 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 7 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2006 T2000. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 7 |
Recalls (7)
09V23900030/06/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUB
07V27900028/06/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C11, C13 OR C15 ENGINES, THE OIL FILL CAP CAN BECOME DISLODGED DUE TO CAP DAMAGE OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND BECOME LODGED IN THE U-JOINT OF THE STEERING DRIVELINE AND STEERING GEAR.
07V26900026/06/2007
TRAILER HITCHES
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.
08V48500024/09/2008
SUSPENSION
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600, W900 AND T660 KENWORTH TRUCKS BUILT WITH AN AG400 REAR SUSPENSION, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND WIDE BASE TIRES (SUPER SINGLES). THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INCREASE IN LATERAL AND VERTICAL AXLE MOVEMENT. THIS MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE PART OR
08V48700023/09/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
05V57000022/12/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
07V09000009/03/2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE TIMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE VALVE WAS MOVED TO THE OPPOSITE RAIL, INCREASING THE LENGTH OF THE AIR LINE, WHICH IN TURN INCREASED THE WHEELBASE REQUIRING A DUAL RELAY VALV
Recent Complaints
20080903SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER WAS LEAKING. TOOK TO DEALER. FOUND INTERNAL ROD END BROKEN OFF. THEY REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR
Mileage: 198,719
20080903SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER CRACKED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 210,738
20080903SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
DOT SCALE IN CA DISCOVERED BOTH BRAKE CHAMBERS ON REAR AXLE WERE BROKEN. TRUCK WAS PUT OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE SCALE. BOTH CHAMBERS WERE REPLACED. HAD THIS NOT BEEN DISCOVERED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD'VE HAPPENED. *TR
Mileage: 233,260
20080903SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PARKING BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. TOOK TO DEALER. THEY REPLACED BOTH S CAM BRACKETS AND BOTH BRAKE CHAMBERS. *TR
Mileage: 231,028
20080903SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
LEFT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER BROKEN AT MOUNTING STUDS AND S-CAM BROKEN. DEALER WELDED UP MOUNT ON S-CAM AND INSTALLED NEW BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR
Mileage: 308,737
20080903SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE CHAMBER MISSING A BOLT AND BENT PUSH ROD. TOOK TO DEALER - POUNDED BRACKET STRAIGHT AND REPLACED BRAKE CHAMBER. *TR
Mileage: 303,287
20080822SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ON TWO OF ARE 2006 T2000 KENOWORTH SEMIS, THE S-CAM TUBE BROKE UNDER STRESS OF NORMAL BRAKING. CAUSING THE TRUCKS TO LOSE THERE BRAKING POWER TO THAT TIRE. THESE TRUCKS HAD AROUND 400,000 MILES ON THEM. THIS KIND OF REPAIR IS RARE THIS EARLY IN THE TRUCKS LIFE, AND IS POSSIBLY DANGEROUS IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME. *TR
Mileage: 376,100
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 KENWORTH T2000 have?▼
The 2006 KENWORTH T2000 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 KENWORTH T2000?▼
Yes, the 2006 KENWORTH T2000 has 7 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 KENWORTH T2000?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 KENWORTH T2000 is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR with 7 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2006 KENWORTH T2000 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.