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2005 Peterbilt 335 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2005 Peterbilt 335 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other 335 years?

335 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted3 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints
335 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Peterbilt 335 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2005 Peterbilt 335 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V417000BrakesSeptember 20, 2005 · 333 units

Defect

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 FAILURE.

Consequence

IF THIS BOLT WERE TO FAIL, THE TRUCK COULD ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. PETERBILT'S RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005; AND KENWORTH BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PETERBILT 335 ROLLBACK WRECKER. THE CONTACT WAS PERFORMING REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THE FIREWALL IN THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 23, 2010

2005 Peterbilt 335 — common questions

Is the 2005 Peterbilt 335 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Peterbilt 335 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 Peterbilt 335. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.