2014 Peterbilt 388 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Peterbilt 388, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front michelin xza 2 tire blew. It was replaced 7/15/2014 at 130,673. Tire had less then 35,000 on it. Truck was damaged wheel destroyed. Hood damaged, bumper damaged. Road service replaced 1 tire and wheel paid $1500 tire size 275/70/22.5”
NHTSA complaint #10652387, filed 2014-11, 162,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V456000Jul 22, 2015PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January…Covers: Peterbilt 388 2012–2016, 579 2012–2016, 587 2012–2016 +4 more
- 14V283000May 29, 2014PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009…Covers: Peterbilt 388 2010–2015, 579 2010–2015, 337 2010–2015 +1 more
- 13V222000May 28, 2013PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17…Covers: Peterbilt 388 2014, 337 2014, 579 2014 +14 more
Related service bulletins
- 10179370Aug 25, 2020Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with…
- 10177021Jun 8, 2020Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to…
- 10173212Mar 3, 2020Information Only â Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10172036Feb 28, 2020Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- 10169787Dec 18, 2019Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one…
- 10162392Jun 10, 2019Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
- 10154733Jan 4, 2019Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version…
- 10143649Jul 23, 2018Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
- 10056025Jun 27, 2014Peterbilt: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates due to an engine control unit (ecu) software issue, rear nox sensor, operating correctly.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Peterbilt 388
12 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Peterbilt 388
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology