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...
2005-2011 · 7 model years
Peterbilt 335 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Peterbilt 335 across 7 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
335 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.
Most common 335 problems
Peterbilt 335 recalls 11
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt...
Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. The hood anti-blowdown device is designed to prevent unintended and unexpected hood closure. The device within can become hindered or inoperative due to...
Paccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted...
Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double...
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "Brake hoses." The tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon...
On certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post. In the event the...
Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems (abs)." The indicator light that notifies the driver of a malfunction in the trailer abs was not installed as required.
Covers2006 Peterbilt 335
On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. A different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. This could reduce the fatigue...
Latest 335 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 peterbilt conventional 335. While attempting to utilize the dash mounted regeneration switch, it failed. The contact stated that the vehicle would also exhibit diminished horsepower. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the details of the diagnostic could not be provided. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt 335 rollback wrecker. The contact was performing repairs on the vehicle and detected the firewall in the radiator reservoir was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact was displeased to know that there was not a free service repair offered by the dealer for the defect. The failure mileage was 400,000. The vin was unavailable.
This six vehicle fleet reports that one vehicle (of the six) exhibited pull to right. Owner investigation found a fractured front brake (most likely the air chamber mounting bracket). Opposite side front brake was found cracked. Updated 06/29/10 *bf the right front air chamber broke off. Updated 07/06/10.*Jb
2006 Peterbilt has broken down 3 times due to defects in engine and transmission problems. We got this truck replace by peterbilt in june of 06 because of all the defects in the 05 peterbilt with nuts and bolts missing from the assembly line. My husband drives hazmat material. *Nm
Questions about the Peterbilt 335
Which Peterbilt 335 years have the most problems?
Which Peterbilt 335 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 335 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Peterbilt 335 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), brakes (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 335 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Peterbilt 335 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