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Peterbilt 389 Problems

68
Total Complaints
128
Total Recalls
22
Model Years
4
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2022 2019 2015

Common Problem Categories

Electrical System 10
Wheels 8
Tires 8
Steering 8
Structure 6

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 0 2 0 0 Good
2024 4 5 0 0 Average
2023 0 6 0 0 Good
2022 10 7 0 0 Avoid
2021 2 6 0 0 Average
2020 0 5 0 0 Good
2019 12 6 0 0 Avoid
2018 0 6 0 0 Good
2017 4 7 0 0 Average
2016 0 8 0 0 Good
2015 24 10 4 0 Avoid
2014 2 7 0 0 Average
2013 0 8 0 0 Good
2012 2 9 0 0 Average
2011 0 7 0 0 Good
2010 0 7 0 0 Good
2009 0 7 0 0 Good
2008 8 7 0 0 Avoid
2007 0 4 0 0 Good
2006 0 2 0 0 Good
2005 0 1 0 0 Good
2004 0 1 0 0 Good