Peterbilt 389 years to avoid
No model year of the Peterbilt 389 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Peterbilt 389 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Peterbilt 389 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 389 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical5
- Wheels4
- Tires4
- Brakes4
- Body3
- Steering2
- Engine2
- Driver assistance2
- Visibility1
- Transmission1
- Suspension1
- Lights1
Peterbilt 389 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 2 | Brakes | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | Electrical | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 3 | Body | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 1 | Electrical | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 7 | Wheels | 10 | 1 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | Lights | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 3 | Engine | 12 | 0 |
Recalls 48
Peterbilt 389 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- "KW & PB 14 fuel injector part numbers (seven for MX-11 and seven for MX-13 engines) have been added to...
- Kw & pb DEF
- Kw & pb DEF
- Fuel Injection Pump part number 2344776PEX for MX-13 engines has been added to this warranty policy.
- 32 fuel injector part numbers (16 for MX-11 and 16 for MX-13) have been added to this warranty policy.
- 7/700 Service Agreement
Questions about the Peterbilt 389
What years of the Peterbilt 389 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Peterbilt 389 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Peterbilt 389?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Peterbilt 389?
Electrical, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (4) and tires (4).
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 389 have?
48 recalls between 2008 and 2024. The 2009 model year has the most, with 12.
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