Total Complaints
3 filings
PETERBILT 335 · model year
2006 PETERBILT 335
3 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006PETERBILT335 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 335 is power train with 1 filings, followed by unknown or other (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2006 335. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recalls (2)
05V41700020/09/2005
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THERE MAY BE A DEFECT IN THE ANCHOR BOLT OF SOME BOSCH MODEL #305 PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. A DIFFERENT COATING WAS APPLIED TO THE BOLT WHICH DID NOT MEET PACCAR SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE BOLT AND LEAD TO PREMATURE F
06V01100017/01/2006
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE INDICATOR LIGHT THAT NOTIFIES THE DRIVER OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRAILER ABS WAS NOT INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
Recent Complaints
20051108POWER TRAIN
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
20051108UNKNOWN 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
20051108ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 PETERBILT 335 have?▼
The 2006 PETERBILT 335 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 PETERBILT 335?▼
Yes, the 2006 PETERBILT 335 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 PETERBILT 335?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 PETERBILT 335 is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Is the 2006 PETERBILT 335 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.