- The problem
- On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.
- The risk
- This oil leakage has the potential to ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Cummins will notify owners and arrange for installation of a steel cup plug boss cap. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Peterbilt 330 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Peterbilt 330 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2004 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 330 year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Peterbilt 330 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Peterbilt 330 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. This loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
- The risk
- If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. Owner notification began october 22, 2003. Owners should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
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1 complaints about the 2004 Peterbilt 330
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Peterbilt 330: every year compared
All 330 years2004 Peterbilt 330 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Peterbilt 330 | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2004 Peterbilt 387 | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Peterbilt 330
Does the 2004 Peterbilt 330 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Peterbilt 330: engine and engine cooling (August 2004); fan (August 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Peterbilt 330?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Peterbilt 330 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 12, 2005 and the latest on July 12, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Peterbilt 330 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Peterbilt 330 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Peterbilt 330 years have the most complaints?
1999 (1), 2004 (1), 2020 (1). See every Peterbilt 330 year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Peterbilt 330 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data