U.S. public vehicle records

2014 Peterbilt 388 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

17 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

122,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2014 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 7 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 17 complaints (70.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Electrical and battery issues	2	11.8%
Fuel system concerns	1	5.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Tires

Wheels

Electrical System

Engine

Engine And Engine Cooling

Fuel/Propulsion System

Structure

Structure:Body

Tires: 12; Wheels: 8; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Body: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2013

2014

2019

2013: 1; 2014: 15; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Tires leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10658761 · 2014-11-18 (November 18, 2014)

2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11265786 · 2019-10-02 (October 2, 2019)

PROBLEMS WITH (AFTER TREATMENT)CODES FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND TRUCK SHUT OFF AT 70MPH. FORTUNATELY NOT ON INCLINE OR DECLINE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SAFETY. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PETERBILT NOR CUMMINS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COMPLETELY FAILED AND TOOK OUT THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OLDER TRUCKS THAT STILL HAVE LOW MILES BUT ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. WE ARE …

Owner-reported narrative. 390,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

17 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

41.2%Usable mileage7 / 17 records

100.0%Valid incident date17 / 17 records

100.0%Valid filing date17 / 17 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates17 / 17 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Tires	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11610075 Tire size 295 60 22.5 this tire have driven 20000 miles and it came apart loosing the pices. Can cause a accident Look up ODI 11610075 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1270.6% ODI 10525399 · 33,200 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PETERBILT 388 TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN XZA 2 ENERGY TIRES, SIZE 295-60-22.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 66 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,200. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 8/26/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THIS INC… Look up ODI 10525399 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 10652394 · 73,000 mi 2015 BRAND NEW PETE 388 CAR HAULER. FRONT ORIGINAL TIRE MICHELIN XZA 2 SIZE 295/60/22.5 BLEW UP. DAMAGED FRONT OF THE TRUCK AND 2 TIRES WERE DAMAGED ON DRIVE SAME SIDE. PAID $1500 FOR ROAD SERVICE. HOOD, BUMPER LIGHT ARE DAMAGED. TRUCK ONLY 3 MONTH OLD. 4TH BLOW OUT IN 2 MONTH ON 4 SEPARATE TRUCKS. *TR Look up ODI 10652394 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Wheels	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	847.1% ODI 10648659 · 53,890 mi DRIVER WAS TRAVELING DOWN RT 95 SOUTH IN NORTH CALOLINA AROUND MILE MARKER 45 WHEN THE TIRE JUST BLOW OUT. WHEN THEY BLOW OUT IT CAUSES A LOT OF DAMAGE TO THE TRUCKS HOOD AND FINDER. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS A NEW TRUCK THAT CAME WITH THESE TIRES ON IT. MICHELIN XZA2 295/60/22.5. *TR Look up ODI 10648659 at NHTSA ↗	3100.0% ODI 10652394 · 73,000 mi 2015 BRAND NEW PETE 388 CAR HAULER. FRONT ORIGINAL TIRE MICHELIN XZA 2 SIZE 295/60/22.5 BLEW UP. DAMAGED FRONT OF THE TRUCK AND 2 TIRES WERE DAMAGED ON DRIVE SAME SIDE. PAID $1500 FOR ROAD SERVICE. HOOD, BUMPER LIGHT ARE DAMAGED. TRUCK ONLY 3 MONTH OLD. 4TH BLOW OUT IN 2 MONTH ON 4 SEPARATE TRUCKS. *TR Look up ODI 10652394 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.9% ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	266.7% ODI 10652394 · 73,000 mi 2015 BRAND NEW PETE 388 CAR HAULER. FRONT ORIGINAL TIRE MICHELIN XZA 2 SIZE 295/60/22.5 BLEW UP. DAMAGED FRONT OF THE TRUCK AND 2 TIRES WERE DAMAGED ON DRIVE SAME SIDE. PAID $1500 FOR ROAD SERVICE. HOOD, BUMPER LIGHT ARE DAMAGED. TRUCK ONLY 3 MONTH OLD. 4TH BLOW OUT IN 2 MONTH ON 4 SEPARATE TRUCKS. *TR Look up ODI 10652394 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.9% ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 10652394 · 73,000 mi 2015 BRAND NEW PETE 388 CAR HAULER. FRONT ORIGINAL TIRE MICHELIN XZA 2 SIZE 295/60/22.5 BLEW UP. DAMAGED FRONT OF THE TRUCK AND 2 TIRES WERE DAMAGED ON DRIVE SAME SIDE. PAID $1500 FOR ROAD SERVICE. HOOD, BUMPER LIGHT ARE DAMAGED. TRUCK ONLY 3 MONTH OLD. 4TH BLOW OUT IN 2 MONTH ON 4 SEPARATE TRUCKS. *TR Look up ODI 10652394 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.9% ODI 11265786 · 390,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH (AFTER TREATMENT)CODES FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND TRUCK SHUT OFF AT 70MPH. FORTUNATELY NOT ON INCLINE OR DECLINE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SAFETY. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PETERBILT NOR CUMMINS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COMPLETELY FAILED AND TOOK OUT THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OLDER TRUCKS THAT STILL HAVE LOW MILES BUT ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. WE ARE … Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.9% ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.9% ODI 11265786 · 390,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH (AFTER TREATMENT)CODES FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND TRUCK SHUT OFF AT 70MPH. FORTUNATELY NOT ON INCLINE OR DECLINE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SAFETY. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PETERBILT NOR CUMMINS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COMPLETELY FAILED AND TOOK OUT THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OLDER TRUCKS THAT STILL HAVE LOW MILES BUT ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. WE ARE … Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.9% ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Tires	115,000–162,000 mi	122,000 mi	5	ODI 10525399 · 33,200 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PETERBILT 388 TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN XZA 2 ENERGY TIRES, SIZE 295-60-22.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 66 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,200. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 8/26/13 CN THE CONSUMER STATED THIS INC… Look up ODI 10525399 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10652379 · 122,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 PETERBILT 388 TRACTOR, EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN XZ4 TIRES, SIZE 275/70/22 1/2 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED AND DAMAGED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE LOT. THE TIRE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TRACTOR FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. Look up ODI 10652379 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗
Wheels	Too few reports for a range	162,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10648659 · 53,890 mi DRIVER WAS TRAVELING DOWN RT 95 SOUTH IN NORTH CALOLINA AROUND MILE MARKER 45 WHEN THE TIRE JUST BLOW OUT. WHEN THEY BLOW OUT IT CAUSES A LOT OF DAMAGE TO THE TRUCKS HOOD AND FINDER. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS A NEW TRUCK THAT CAME WITH THESE TIRES ON IT. MICHELIN XZA2 295/60/22.5. TR Look up ODI 10648659 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658763 · 165,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED 25 AT WORK ZONE. PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. ONLY WHEEL TIRE AND COUPLE WIRES DESTROYED THIS TIME. COST MY COMPANY $1000 TOWING, NEW WHEEL $350, NEW TIRES $800... AND COUPLE THOUSAND MORE ON OTHER ITEMS. TRUCK WAS ABOUT 76000 POUNDS. FRONT AXEL WAS 11800. *TR Look up ODI 10658763 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	162,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	390,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11265786 · 390,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH (AFTER TREATMENT)CODES FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND TRUCK SHUT OFF AT 70MPH. FORTUNATELY NOT ON INCLINE OR DECLINE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SAFETY. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PETERBILT NOR CUMMINS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COMPLETELY FAILED AND TOOK OUT THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OLDER TRUCKS THAT STILL HAVE LOW MILES BUT ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. WE ARE … Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	115,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	390,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11265786 · 390,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH (AFTER TREATMENT)CODES FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND TRUCK SHUT OFF AT 70MPH. FORTUNATELY NOT ON INCLINE OR DECLINE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SAFETY. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PETERBILT NOR CUMMINS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COMPLETELY FAILED AND TOOK OUT THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OLDER TRUCKS THAT STILL HAVE LOW MILES BUT ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. WE ARE … Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗
Structure	Too few reports for a range	115,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	162,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2018: 0 complaints · 2019: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2018	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2018	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Tires	Wheels	Electrical System	Engine	Engine And Engine Cooling	Fuel/Propulsion System	Structure	Structure:Body
Tires	—	4 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658763 · 165,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED 25 AT WORK ZONE. PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. ONLY WHEEL TIRE AND COUPLE WIRES DESTROYED THIS TIME. COST MY COMPANY $1000 TOWING, NEW WHEEL $350, NEW TIRES $800... AND COUPLE THOUSAND MORE ON OTHER ITEMS. TRUCK WAS ABOUT 76000 POUNDS. FRONT AXEL WAS 11800. TR Look up ODI 10658763 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658766 WE OPERATE 6 BRAND NEW PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULERS. EVERY TRUCK RANDOMLY BLOWS DRIVE INSIDE TIRE. ONCE TIRE BLOWS IT CAN BLOW ADJACENT TIRE. SO FAR WE HAD ABOUT 20 BLOW OUT IN 2 MONTH TIME. ONLY SOLUTION SO FAR WE FOUND WAS TO REROUTE EXHAUST PIPE TO THE SIDE AND REPLACE TIRES TO ALL POSITION TIRES. NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM PETERBILT. CALLED EVERY POSSIBLE NUMBER, BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND EXHAUST CAUSES INSIDE TIRE TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE BLOW OUT. TIRES BLOW EVERY 1000-3000 MILES. WE HAVE SPEND OVER 30,000$ ON ROAD CALLS AND TIRE… Look up ODI 10658766 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗
Wheels	4 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658763 · 165,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED 25 AT WORK ZONE. PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. ONLY WHEEL TIRE AND COUPLE WIRES DESTROYED THIS TIME. COST MY COMPANY $1000 TOWING, NEW WHEEL $350, NEW TIRES $800... AND COUPLE THOUSAND MORE ON OTHER ITEMS. TRUCK WAS ABOUT 76000 POUNDS. FRONT AXEL WAS 11800. TR Look up ODI 10658763 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658766 WE OPERATE 6 BRAND NEW PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULERS. EVERY TRUCK RANDOMLY BLOWS DRIVE INSIDE TIRE. ONCE TIRE BLOWS IT CAN BLOW ADJACENT TIRE. SO FAR WE HAD ABOUT 20 BLOW OUT IN 2 MONTH TIME. ONLY SOLUTION SO FAR WE FOUND WAS TO REROUTE EXHAUST PIPE TO THE SIDE AND REPLACE TIRES TO ALL POSITION TIRES. NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM PETERBILT. CALLED EVERY POSSIBLE NUMBER, BUT NO RESPONSE. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND EXHAUST CAUSES INSIDE TIRE TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE BLOW OUT. TIRES BLOW EVERY 1000-3000 MILES. WE HAVE SPEND OVER 30,000$ ON ROAD CALLS AND TIRE… Look up ODI 10658766 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	0	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 11265786 · 390,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH (AFTER TREATMENT)CODES FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND TRUCK SHUT OFF AT 70MPH. FORTUNATELY NOT ON INCLINE OR DECLINE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SAFETY. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PETERBILT NOR CUMMINS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COMPLETELY FAILED AND TOOK OUT THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OLDER TRUCKS THAT STILL HAVE LOW MILES BUT ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. WE ARE … Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	1 ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	0	0	1 ODI 11265786 · 390,000 mi PROBLEMS WITH (AFTER TREATMENT)CODES FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STOP ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AND TRUCK SHUT OFF AT 70MPH. FORTUNATELY NOT ON INCLINE OR DECLINE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SAFETY. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PETERBILT NOR CUMMINS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP COMPLETELY FAILED AND TOOK OUT THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE OLDER TRUCKS THAT STILL HAVE LOW MILES BUT ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. WE ARE … Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0
Structure	1 ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi 2014 PETERBILT 388 CAR HAULER. PASSENGER SIDE 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 BLEW UP. TRUCK LOST POWER HOOD WAS RIPPED APART. WHEEL, DOOR, HOOD, ELECTRICAL, AIR INTAKE DESTROYED. WAITING FOR INSURANCE TO COVER ANY DAMAGE. SO FAR HAVE SPEND OVER 20,000$ PLUS ROAD SERVICE. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING 73 MPH FRONT WEIGHT 11200. TIRE HAD AROUND 18000 MILES. *TR Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0
Structure:Body	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10652387 · 162,000 mi FRONT MICHELIN XZA 2 TIRE BLEW. IT WAS REPLACED 7/15/2014 AT 130,673. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 35,000 ON IT. TRUCK WAS DAMAGED WHEEL DESTROYED. HOOD DAMAGED, BUMPER DAMAGED. ROAD SERVICE REPLACED 1 TIRE AND WHEEL PAID $1500 TIRE SIZE 275/70/22.5 *TR Look up ODI 10652387 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 5.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 115,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10658761 · 115,000 mi

Look up ODI 10658761 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 5.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 390,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11265786 · 390,000 mi

Look up ODI 11265786 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b