Peterbilt 388 years to avoid
No model year of the Peterbilt 388 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Peterbilt 388 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Peterbilt 388 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 388 problems
All model years combined.
- Tires14
- Wheels11
- Body4
- Engine2
- Electrical2
- Fuel system1
Most reported problems on the Peterbilt 388
Peterbilt 388 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | - | 3 | Wheels | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 17 | Tires | 122,000 | 8 | 7 | |
| 2012 | - | 1 | Tires | 10 | 0 |
Recalls 30
Questions about the Peterbilt 388
What years of the Peterbilt 388 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Peterbilt 388 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Peterbilt 388?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Peterbilt 388?
Tires, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (11) and body (4).
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 388 have?
30 recalls between 2012 and 2015. The 2008 model year has the most, with 17.
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