2018 Peterbilt 388 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 388 years
- Not enough data 4th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Peterbilt 388 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Peterbilt 388 recalls (1)
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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.
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.
Other Peterbilt 388 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 388 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 388 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 388 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 388 | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 388 | 17 | 8 |
| 2013 388 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 388 | 1 | 10 |
| 2011 388 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 388 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 388 | 0 | 15 |
| 2008 388 | 0 | 17 |
| 2007 388 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 388 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 388 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 388 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Peterbilt 388?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Peterbilt 388?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Peterbilt 388 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 388 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.