Total Complaints
2 filings
KENWORTH T800 · model year
1995 KENWORTH T800
2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995KENWORTHT800 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, 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 1995 T800 is steering:linkages with 1 filings, followed by power train:driveline:driveshaft (1). 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.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 1995 T800. 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.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20021122CrashPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
THE STEERING COUPLING SEPARATED DUE TO INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE TETAINING NUT AND BOLT, A FAULTY SLIP JOINT AND PERHAPS FAULTY METAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COUPLING, BOTH MALE AND FEMALE PARTS. KENWORTH WILL NOT RESPOND TO OUR LETTERS. THERE IS A RECALL IN 1997 FOR THIS SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF TRUCK FOR A REAR SUSPENSION BECAUSE OF MATERIALS USED IN THE SWAY BAR AND ARMS. THE STEERING ROD CAME LOOSE FROM THE FIREWALL. DT
20020308CrashSTEERING:LINKAGES
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 KENWORTH T800 have?▼
The 1995 KENWORTH T800 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 KENWORTH T800?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 KENWORTH T800 is STEERING:LINKAGES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Is the 1995 KENWORTH T800 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.