Total Complaints
2 filings
PETERBILT 335 · model year
2009 PETERBILT 335
2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009PETERBILT335 carries 2 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 2009 335 is service brakes, air with 1 filings, followed by engine (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 3 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 2009 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.
2
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (3)
08V12800021/03/2008
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
PACCAR IS RECALLING 1,043 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH C500, T2000,T660, T800 AND W900 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLO
20V19900006/04/2020
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, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lo
09V34800003/09/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO I
Recent Complaints
20151204ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL 335. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UTILIZE THE DASH MOUNTED REGENERATION SWITCH, IT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO EXHIBIT DIMINISHED HORSEPOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Mileage: 8,000
20100429SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
THIS SIX VEHICLE FLEET REPORTS THAT ONE VEHICLE (OF THE SIX) EXHIBITED PULL TO RIGHT. OWNER INVESTIGATION FOUND A FRACTURED FRONT BRAKE (MOST LIKELY THE AIR CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET). OPPOSITE SIDE FRONT BRAKE WAS FOUND CRACKED. UPDATED 06/29/10 *BF THE RIGHT FRONT AIR CHAMBER BROKE OFF. UPDATED 07/06/10.*JB
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 PETERBILT 335 have?▼
The 2009 PETERBILT 335 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2009 PETERBILT 335?▼
Yes, the 2009 PETERBILT 335 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 PETERBILT 335?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 PETERBILT 335 is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE.
Is the 2009 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.