Peterbilt 330 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 34 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 330, across 25 model years (1996–2023). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Peterbilt 330 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 330 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Peterbilt 330 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 330 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 330 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 330 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 330 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 330 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 330 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 330 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2016 330 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2015 330 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2014 330 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2013 330 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 330 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2011 330 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 330 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 330 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2008 330 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2007 330 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 330 | 1 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 330 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2002 330 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 330 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2000 330 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1999 330 | 1 | 6 | — | Seats | |
| 1998 330 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 330 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 330 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 330 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (1), 2004 (1), 1999 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Peterbilt 330?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 330 have?
34 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.