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2023 Peterbilt 389Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Peterbilt 389. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-190 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 52%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 9, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Peterbilt 389 has problems

0 complaints 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

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

6 recalls

2023 Peterbilt 389 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.

76%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 24V-915 · Dec 9, 2024 · 220,764 vehicles · 168,017 repaired

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

52%repaired · 2026 Q3

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 24V-190 · Mar 20, 2024 · 70,509 vehicles · 36,699 repaired

Risk. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2024 Q3

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 22V-782 · Oct 18, 2022 · 79 vehicles · 56 repaired

Risk. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2024 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 22V-779 · Oct 17, 2022 · 74,730 vehicles · 57,806 repaired

Risk. The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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61%repaired · 2024 Q2

Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)

Recall 22V-631 · Aug 17, 2022 · 1,601 vehicles · 973 repaired

Risk. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2024 Q2

Steering

Recall 22V-547 · Jul 28, 2022 · 47,500 vehicles · 36,049 repaired

Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, 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 Peterbilt.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other 389 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 389 median. How we score

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