2006 Peterbilt 335 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 335 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Peterbilt 335. That ranks 2nd out of 7 335 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2006 Peterbilt 335 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% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Peterbilt 335 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (abs)." the indicator light that notifies the driver of a malfunction in the trailer abs was not installed as required.
Risk: The driver may not be aware of the malfunction that exists in the abs trailer brake system.
Fix: Dealers will install the abs malfunction warning light free of charge. The recall began on february 6, 2006. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. A different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. This could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
Risk: If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. Peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or 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.
2006 peterbilt has broken down 3 times due to defects in engine and transmission problems. We got this truck replace by peterbilt in june of 06 because of all the defects in the 05 peterbilt with nuts and bolts missing from the assembly line. My husband drives hazmat material. *nm
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Peterbilt 335?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Peterbilt 335?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Peterbilt 335 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 335 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.