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Peterbilt 389Model year report

2015 Peterbilt 389 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,750miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Peterbilt 389 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Peterbilt 389. The part named most often is wheels, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and tires (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 37 technical service bulletins for this model year. Wheels complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Wheels: “We operate 6 brand new Peterbilt 388 car haulers. Every truck randomly blows drive inside tire. Once tire blows it can blow adjacent tire. So far we had about 20 blow out in 2 month time. Only solution so far we found was to reroute exhaust pipe to the side and replace tires to all position tires. No reimbursement from Peterbilt. Called every possible number, but no response. This is a factory defect and exhaust causes inside tire to overheat and cause blow out. Tires blow every 1000-3000 miles. We have spend over 30,000$ on road calls and tire replacement so far.”

NHTSA complaint #10658764, filed 2014-11, 3,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 20,000 miles.

50%0–1025%10–250%25–5025%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201462017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2015 Peterbilt 389 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 37 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 37 bulletins →

Other model years of the Peterbilt 389

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015711,75010———Not enough data

All Peterbilt 389 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Peterbilt 389 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Peterbilt 389 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Peterbilt 389 is reported most often?

Wheels is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2015 Peterbilt 389 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Peterbilt 389 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,750 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 20,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.