- The problem
- 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 affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Peterbilt 386 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Peterbilt 386 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2013 for the labels. For comparison, the 2004 has 0 and the 2006 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 386 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Peterbilt 386 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Peterbilt 386 recalls 4
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, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
- The risk
- If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- The problem
- On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system.
- The risk
- The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
- The problem
- On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
- The risk
- If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Peterbilt 386
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt 386. The contact stated that he felt as if he had been drugged whenever he awoke from sleeping in the vehicle. The following day, while driving approximately 70 mph, he became sleepy for no apparent reason. He purchased a tester to test the vehicle for nitric oxide and the levels read over 5,000 ppm. The company that the contact works for stated that they never heard of a semi-truck leaking nitric oxide. The manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. The cause of the failure has not been diagnosed properly. The current mileage was 485,037 and failure mileage was 435,000.
Peterbilt 386: every year compared
All 386 years2005 Peterbilt 386 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 386 | 1 | 4 | C | |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Peterbilt 387 | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Peterbilt 335 | 1 | 1 | B | 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 2005 Peterbilt 386
Does the 2005 Peterbilt 386 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Peterbilt 386: labels (November 2013); trailer hitches (June 2007); delivery (April 2007); axle assembly (March 2007). 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 2005 Peterbilt 386?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Peterbilt 386 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 25, 2008 and the latest on November 25, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Peterbilt 386 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 55 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Peterbilt 386 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 386 years have the most complaints?
2008 (4), 2012 (2), 2005 (1). See every Peterbilt 386 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Peterbilt 386 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