Peterbilt 389 recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Peterbilt 389 has 48 recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2015, 2022, 2008.

48recalls
23complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2021 Peterbilt 389
Photo: 2021 Peterbilt 389 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202520000
202452000
202360000
202274000
202161000
202050000
201963000
201860000
201771000
201680000
2015107100
201471000
201380000
201291000
201170000
201070000
2009120000
2008123000
200750000
200620000
200510000
200410000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 389?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 (7), 2022 (4), 2008 (3) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.