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1996-2023 · 25 model years

Peterbilt 330 Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Peterbilt 330 across 25 model years, and it has 34 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age19991 complaint · 6 recallsSee the 1999
Complaints
3
Recalls
34
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

330 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20230100-C
20220100-C
20201100BrakesC
20190200-C
20180200-C
20170300-C
20160200-C
20150200-C
20140300-C
20130200-C
20120300-C
20110300-C
20100200-C
20090400-D
20080300-C
20070100-A
20041200BrakesC
20030300-C
20020200-C
20010400-D
20000600-F
19991600Seats & seat beltsF
19980100-A
19970100-A
19960100-A

Most common 330 problems

Peterbilt 330 recalls 34

Electronic stability control (ESC)

20V199000460,515 vehicles affected

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...

Tires

16V803000202 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to...

Seat belts

14V01300010,414 vehicles affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337...

Latest 330 complaints

2020 Peterbilt 330Brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 peterbuilt. While driving at various speeds, the auto collision warning independently activated which the brakes to be applied without a vehicle in close proximity. The failure also occurred with the sensor on the front bumper was covered with snow. The contact called the dealer to request the feature to be disabled but was informed that the failure was a defect during the manufacturing process. The failure was still experienced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11308441
2004 Peterbilt 330BrakesEngine & coolingFuel system

Dt: the vehicle experienced numerous problems. The vehicle currently has an engine problem (no power) that the dealer is unable to locate. The dealer told the consumer to take the vehicle to another dealer. The other dealer put the vehicle on a dyno-meter and indicated there was a problem with the vehicle. Another test on the meter and the dealer said it was the hewi pump. The dealer replaced the fuel injectors. After the repairs the vehicle continued to sputtered and did not have the power it should have. ...

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The vehicle would not pull its load and it used too much fuel. The manufacturer said they have done all they can to help, they don't know what the problem is. Caller has had to take the vehicle back to the dealer 20 times for different problems that the dealer can't find. Sometimes he had to take it in 3 or 4 times for the same problem. The abs system has been a problem. The vehicle had to be towed once to a dealer because of the fuel pump. The consume said that the transmission has been a problem also. The consumer believes his vehicle is a lemon. The consumer indicated that the engine is a caterpillar engine c7 3126, 300 horsepower. *Nm

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10128411

Questions about the Peterbilt 330

Which Peterbilt 330 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (1), 2004 (1), 2020 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Peterbilt 330 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996, 1997, 1998 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 330 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Peterbilt 330 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), engine & cooling (1), seats & seat belts (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 330 have?

NHTSA lists 34 recalls across all Peterbilt 330 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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