2004 Peterbilt 330 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 330 years
- Not enough data 1st of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Peterbilt 330. That is the most of any 330 model year in the database (25 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 8 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Peterbilt 330 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 8 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 8 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 8 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Peterbilt 330 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.
Risk: This oil leakage has the potential to ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Fix: Cummins will notify owners and arrange for installation of a steel cup plug boss cap. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. This loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
Risk: If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. Owner notification began october 22, 2003. Owners should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: the vehicle experienced numerous problems. The vehicle currently has an engine problem (no power) that the dealer is unable to locate. The dealer told the consumer to take the vehicle to another dealer. The other dealer put the vehicle on a dyno-meter and indicated there was a problem with the…
Other Peterbilt 330 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 330 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 330 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 330 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 330 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 330 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 330 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Peterbilt 330?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Peterbilt 330?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Peterbilt 330 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 330 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.