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Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2006 Peterbilt 335

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 8, 2005 to Nov 8, 2005.

Recalls (2)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (14)
Recall campaigns covering this model year2412 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2006 heavy truck
Severity index0.02006 heavy trucks average 25.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2006 Peterbilt 335 peaked in 2005, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751200512007200920112013201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2006 Peterbilt 335 name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
1
Powertrain
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2006 Peterbilt 335

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2006 Peterbilt 335
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
06V-011Jan 17, 2006Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (abs)." the indicator…Brakes79Repair or modification
05V-417Sep 20, 2005On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assembliesBrakes333Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Look up a VIN at NHTSA
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2006 Peterbilt 335

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Nov 8, 2005Failure Nov 8, 2005Seaford, DEEngine and engine cooling, Power train, Unknown or other

    2006 PETERBILT HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES DUE TO DEFECTS IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WE GOT THIS TRUCK REPLACE BY PETERBILT IN JUNE OF 06 BECAUSE OF ALL THE DEFECTS IN THE 05 PETERBILT WITH NUTS AND BOLTS MISSING FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE. MY HUSBAND DRIVES HAZMAT MATERIAL. *NM

    NHTSA complaint 10142047
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

14 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • P001 Sep 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
  • 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
  • 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information 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 prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
  • 11-001 May 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
  • 34-085 Mar 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
  • 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
  • 34-085 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
  • 01-075 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
  • 34-066 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
  • 34-077 Apr 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
  • 13-049 Jan 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information: 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 until Bendix introduces new version.
  • 03-064 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
  • 7071 Sep 5, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    707-1 MEDIUM DUTY A/C SWITCH - INCORRECTLY WIRED AT THE FACTORY. *NJ
  • 22 Jul 19, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTO SLACK ADJUSTERS. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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