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...
2004-2019 · 16 model years
Peterbilt 386 Problems by year
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Peterbilt 386 across 16 model years, and it has 30 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 30
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
386 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 386 problems
Peterbilt 386 recalls 30
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such...
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...
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20...
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...
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The...
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567...
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19...
Latest 386 complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Peterbilt 386 equipped with Kelly Tires, Tire Line: Armor Steel RSA2, Tire Size: 295/75/R22.5, DOT Number: 04N37XETW. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tread separated from the front driver's side tire core. The contact stated that the tire was a replacement tire. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was approximately 800. The vehicle failure mileage was unknown.
I [[redacted]] , [[redacted]] I purchase three (3) trucks from ritchie brother auction in georgia on 3/23/2023 (1) 2012 freightliner truck was locate in georgia, and two trucks was locate in chehalis wa (1) 2012 peterbilt (1) 2016 freightliner. The 2012 peterbilt was a problem from the start (see attach repairs) the truck was towed to peterbilt in salem or, the service advisor: micheal [[redacted]] prepare a diagnostic test on the truck, it was determined that all the problem that you are having with this truck...
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is the def system has been erased, this def system can't be tamper with, sale or purchase a truck without a def system acivity working on all trucks on the road the chief operation officer (coo) [[redacted]] sr, had contact with that branch of ritchie brothers in chehalis wa, talking to them about sale a truck with a default missing erased def system we have been trying to get full restitution concering this truck. I'm requesting a full investigation on ritiches brothers selling faulty trucks and severely fine the company for failure to comply with the emission law information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)
A driver purchased this truck used in november of 2017, but we stearman transportation now holds title to vin # , original cummins engine serial # and current cummins recon engine serial # .Truck has spent more time in shop than on road since purchase. Taken to [[redacted]] complaining of a ticking noise coming from engine where repair shop verified complaint by removing valve cover and found that the cam was pitted as well as the rocker arm rollers. Found tappets pitted. Found oil contaminated with fine copper...
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and metal particles.Found bearings for the mains scratched and first layer gone and copper layer on the crank scratched. Told by [[redacted]] that cummins technical service bulletin 5411180 explains problems. Told crankshaft could not be reused. All other components damaged as result of oil contamination. Possible carbon packing on piston, timing gears bushings and shaft, oil cooler, high pressure fuel pump and turbo charger replaced recently. Based on rec we had to replace as told our only option because "the old style fuel pump it has ceramic plungers which eventually brake off and get into the oil system as well as the tappets which were softer in material but then later updated to diamond coated if the old style was not replaced this could cause significant damage to engine eventually causing to have the whole engine replaced." Tried to get cummins tsb 541180 without success from seller, cummins or [[redacted]] w/out success. Still have problems with the truck even after putting in a cummins recon engine. We have spent over $80k at least in repairs since purchasing the truck in november 2017. Please at your earliest convenience tell us if there were any recalls on this truck or its parts and provide us with cummins tsb 5411180. All problems have occurred while the truck is in motion on highway. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Please help me to find my truck. Its white peterbilt 386 with reefer unit on back. The insurance will expire today and registration will expire on 31st of march. My cousin sukhjeet virk who lives in 4114 jade ct, lancaster, ca took this truck and never returned me back. I have been calling him and his wife from last couple of weeks to get the trucks back, but they are not responding to our calls or text messages. *Tr
Upon an fire investigation on this peterbilt the secondary power wire coming from the starter shorted out against the engine block or ground wire. As the investigation is still early I will have a better idea in a few days. I'm a heavy equipment appraiser and this is one of my fleets that I look after. *Tr
2007 Peterbilt 386, driver pulled to the emergency pull off and noticed that his brakes were on fire. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0452-90*jb updated 09/13/10*bf
Questions about the Peterbilt 386
Which Peterbilt 386 years have the most problems?
Which Peterbilt 386 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Peterbilt 386 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (6), electrical system (2), visibility & wipers (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 386 have?
NHTSA lists 30 recalls across all Peterbilt 386 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