2018 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 2018 Peterbilt 330 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Peterbilt 330 recalls (2)
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Steering:critical fasteners
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
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.
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
- Quarter Fender Failures (PE20015) — opened Sep 21, 2020, closed Oct 14, 2021.
- 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 | 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 |
| 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 2018 Peterbilt 330?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Peterbilt 330?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.