2019 Hino 338Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Hino 338, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Hino 338 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 Hino 338 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 19V-399 · May 29, 2019 · 68 vehicles

Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hino.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other 338 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 338 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What 338 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2019 Hino 338. The contact stated that while his driver was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to exceed 5 MPH while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle…
Complaint 11732695 · Apr 21, 2026 · 500,050 miles

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