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Peterbilt 398 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Peterbilt 398 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
1
2008
0 complaints1 recalls15 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Peterbilt 398 Years Should You Avoid?

The Peterbilt 398 shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

1 model year analyzed