2016 Peterbilt 330 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 330 years
- Not enough data 4th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Peterbilt 330 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2016 Peterbilt 330 recalls (2)
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Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light; electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.
Steering; steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is P817-C.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist (PE20006) — opened May 1, 2020, closed Mar 27, 2024.
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 | 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 |
| 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 2016 Peterbilt 330?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Peterbilt 330?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.