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2015 Kenworth T680 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

8 owner complaints analyzed

11 distinct recall campaigns

508,600 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Fuel system concerns225.0%
Engine operation112.5%
Braking behavior112.5%
Electrical and battery issues112.5%
Steering behavior112.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Service Brakes
2
Electrical System
1
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Power Train
1
Seat Belts
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1

Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Power Train: 1; Seat Belts: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
6
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above6

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 6

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2018
3
2019
2
2020
1
2021
1
2022
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20183
20192
20201
20211
20221

2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11219663 · 2019-06-13 (June 13, 2019)

MY 2015 KENWORTH T680 FROM WHAT I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER SHOP HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSING THE ENGINE OF MY TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSED ME A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT, BUT THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY SO I AM PLACING THIS COMPLAINT TO SEE IF I CAN GET ANY ASSISTANCE, THANKS.

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219663 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11322873 · 2020-04-30 (April 30, 2020)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KENWORTH T680. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAVY TRUCK EXHIBITED NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH THE DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURES OF THE NOX SENSOR, DIESEL FUEL DOSING VALVE, THE EGR COOLER, THE HC VALVE, THE AMMONIA SENSOR, THE COMMON RAIL, FUEL PUMP, EXHAUST FLEX PIPE, AND THE COMPUTER ALSO FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE HEAVY TRUCK TO NOT EXCEED 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR COVERAGE HOWEVER, THE MILEAGE OF 435,000 MILES WAS EXCEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP…

Owner-reported narrative. 530,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11322873 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11110397 · 2018-07-09 (July 9, 2018)

DRIVER DRIVING DOWN FLAT HYWAY NEAR EASTON PA RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BRAKES STARTED ON FIRE CAUSE THOUGHT TO BE HALDEX BRAKE CHAMBER SINCE HAVING SO MANY FAIL FAILURES OF THIS GOLD SEAL CHAMBER AND CAUSING FIRES, TOTAL LOSS OF BOTH TRUCK AND TRAILER, DRIVER CONFIRMED RIGHT FRONT HEEL END ON FIRE AND COULD NOT GET IT PUT OUT DUE TO ALL THE HEAT

Owner-reported narrative. 348,455 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110397 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11165381 · 2019-01-05 (January 5, 2019)

TAKATA RECALL MHC KENWORTH HAS REPLACED OR CORRECTED THE DRIVERS LOW BEAM LIGHT 5 TIMES, 3 FOR FEE AND 2 AS A COST TO MY BUSINESS. THE THIS HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION AND THE LIGHT BULB IS NOT EVEN BLOWN. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GOES PITCH BLACK DARK. THE ORANGE ENGINE OUTLINE COMES ON EVERY SINGLE TIME THE MALFUNCTION OCCURS. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND WE CANNOT CONTINUE DRIVING THIS TRUCK LIKE THIS. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO MISFIRE AFTER THE WARRANTY COVERED THE INJECTORS REPLACEMENT. SOME TIMES THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SHUT DOWN IN THE TRUCK. I N…

Owner-reported narrative. 669,842 miles reported. Look up ODI 11165381 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11080420 · 2018-03-21 (March 21, 2018)

WHEN THE ENGINE RUNS HOT, FROM HARD PULLS OVER A MOUNTAIN, THE POWER STEERING FLUID GETS SO HOT IT BOILS. I LOSE SOME POWER STEERING WHEN THAT HAPPENS.

Owner-reported narrative. 508,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11080420 at NHTSA ↗