Peterbilt 386 years to avoid
No model year of the Peterbilt 386 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Peterbilt 386 years
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Peterbilt 386 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Peterbilt 386 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine6
- Electrical2
- Visibility1
- Tires1
- Brakes1
Peterbilt 386 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | - | 1 | Engine | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 2 | Tires | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Electrical | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Visibility | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 1 | 10 | 0 | |||
| 2008 | - | 4 | Engine | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 1 | Brakes | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Engine | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 30
Questions about the Peterbilt 386
What years of the Peterbilt 386 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Peterbilt 386 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Peterbilt 386?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Peterbilt 386?
Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (2) and visibility (1).
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 386 have?
30 recalls between 2005 and 2013. The 2008 model year has the most, with 14.
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