- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The driver may not be aware of the malfunction that exists in the abs trailer brake system.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the abs malfunction warning light free of charge. The recall began on february 6, 2006. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Peterbilt 335 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Peterbilt 335 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2006 for the ABS warning light. For comparison, the 2005 has 1 and the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 335 year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Peterbilt 335 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Peterbilt 335 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 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 life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
- The risk
- If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. Peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 Peterbilt 335
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Peterbilt 335: every year compared
All 335 years2006 Peterbilt 335 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 335 | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | 2 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 6 | D | 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 2006 Peterbilt 335
Does the 2006 Peterbilt 335 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Peterbilt 335: ABS warning light (January 2006); hydraulic (September 2005). 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 2006 Peterbilt 335?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Peterbilt 335 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 8, 2005 and the latest on November 8, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Peterbilt 335 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Peterbilt 335 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 335 years have the most complaints?
2009 (2), 2005 (1), 2006 (1). See every Peterbilt 335 year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Peterbilt 335 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