Peterbilt 365 recalls and problems

46 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
46
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Peterbilt 365 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 365100000
2024 365200000
2023 365400000
2022 365400000
2021 365300000
2020 365410000
2019 365500000
2018 365500000
2017 365400000
2016 365800000
2015 3651100000
2014 3651000000
2013 3651000000
2012 3651000000
2011 3651100000
2010 3651000000
2009 3651400000
2008 3651800000
2007 365700000
2006 365300000
2005 365100000
2004 365100000

Most reported Peterbilt 365 problems

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1

All Peterbilt 365 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-915Dec 9, 20242022–2025Electrical System, Service Brakes, HydraulicPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU).
24V-190Mar 20, 20242021–2024Power TrainPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks.
22V-779Oct 17, 20222022–2023Electrical SystemPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles.
22V-547Jul 28, 20222022–2023SteeringPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520…
22V-277Apr 25, 20222018–2020SteeringPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles.
21V-391May 26, 20212018–2021Fuel System, DieselPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles.
20V-506Aug 26, 20202020–2021Power TrainPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems…
20V-199Apr 6, 20202008–2019Service Brakes, Air, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880…
20V-130Mar 4, 20202015–2020Electrical SystemPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410).
18V-931Dec 21, 20182018–2019Power TrainPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with…
17V-593Sep 22, 20172016SteeringPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800…
16V-872Dec 5, 20162017Exterior LightingPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016.
16V-426Jun 10, 20162017Electrical SystemPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579…
16V-066Feb 5, 20162015–2016Power TrainPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 365 and 367 vehicles manufactured from August 27, 2014, through June 5, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by…
15V-740Nov 9, 20152009, 2011–2016TiresPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and…
15V-597Sep 24, 20152016Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingPaccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386…
15V-456Jul 22, 20152012–2016Electrical SystemPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015.
15V-309May 26, 20152008–2015Engine and Engine CoolingPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks…
15V-132Mar 6, 20152006–2016Tires, EquipmentPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016.
15V-108Feb 24, 20152009–2015SteeringPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014.
14V-486Aug 7, 20142015Fuel System, DieselPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220…
14V-283May 29, 20142010–2015Air Bags, Electrical SystemPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014.
14V-145Mar 25, 20142008–2013Service BrakesPACCAR, Inc.
14V-086Feb 18, 20142014–2015Engine and Engine CoolingPACCAR Inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, T660, T800, and W900 tractor trailers manufactured January 23, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365…
14V-013Jan 24, 20142014Seat BeltsPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31…
13V-593Nov 25, 20132004–2013EquipmentPaccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles…
13V-222May 28, 20132014Electrical SystemPACCAR 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, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367…
12V-026Jan 30, 20122012–2013Service Brakes, AirPaccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from…
11V-380Jul 21, 20112008, 2010–2011Electrical SystemPaccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388…
11V-127Feb 23, 20112007–2011Fuel System, OtherPaccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines.
10V-453Oct 1, 20102011Engine and Engine CoolingPaccar is recalling certain model year kenworth and peterbilt vehicles.
10V-308Jul 2, 20102008–2010SteeringPaccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts.
09V-258Jul 8, 20092009SteeringPaccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts.
08V-487Sep 23, 20082008–2009Engine and Engine CoolingPaccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks.
08V-486Sep 22, 20082008–2009Engine and Engine CoolingPaccar is recalling 263 my 2008-2009 kenworth t800, w900 and peterbilt 365 and 384 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines.
08V-431Aug 25, 20082009Service Brakes, AirPaccar is recalling 86 my 2009 kenworth t660, t800, w900, and peterbilt 386, 365, and 388 trucks equipped with bendix front air disc brakes.
08V-128Mar 21, 20082009Parking BrakePaccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves.
08V-104Mar 10, 20082007–2008Trailer HitchesPaccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies.
08V-065Feb 7, 20082008Latches/Locks/LinkagesPaccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits.
08V-002Jan 8, 20082008Service Brakes, AirCertain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
07V-591Dec 20, 20072008SteeringOn certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead…
07V-287Jul 5, 20072008Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of…
07V-153Apr 10, 20072007–2008Fuel System, GasolineOn certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the…
07V-132Mar 22, 20072007–2008Power TrainOn certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
06V-490Dec 21, 20062007–2008SuspensionOn some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
06V-391Oct 13, 20062006Power TrainOn certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 365?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Peterbilt 365 has the most reports (1). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 365 have?

NHTSA lists 46 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 365 model years 2004–2025.

What are the most common Peterbilt 365 problems?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often.