Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 21V080000 — ENGINE NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 15V108000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
Used Peterbilt 389: $79,950–$149,950 observed used across 15 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: roadside coolant leaks and injectors at about $1,000 each. Buy only after inspection.
Confidence 55%15 observed comparables
As of Sep 5, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Injectors and relief valve | medium | not yet verified |
Roadside coolant leak ("coolant was leaking everywhere") followed within the same trip…
Cost not yet verifiedInjectors ~$1,000 each; a relief valve was flagged as a likely leak point during ISX/X15…
Cost not yet verifiedPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
Common questions
How much does a used Peterbilt 389 cost?
Observed listings range roughly $79,950 to $149,950 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).
What fails on the Peterbilt 389?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Injectors and relief valve. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the Peterbilt 389 under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family. Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
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From the research record
- FAILURES: - Roadside coolant leak ("coolant was leaking everywhere") followed within the same trip by a major air-compressor leak serious enough to force the truck to turn back — the driver identifies the compressor head as the leak point (video transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFo8-VoM_kU @ 00:00:51-00:01:33). Engine variant is not confirmed in t
- REPAIR: - Injectors: ~$1,000 each (video transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM @ 00:00:58). - Cylinder head replacement (SOHC variant): ~$3,750. https://www.cylinder-heads.com/cummins-isx/ ### Parts-price fetch 2026-08-19 - Engine Overhaul Rebuild Kit | Cummins X15: $3,995.00 (https://dieselrebuildkits.com/) - Parts availability grade: st
- LIFE: - Documented service life of 500,000+ miles achievable; base warranty 2yr/250,000mi, extended 5yr/500,000mi (X15/ISX15 shared-platform figures). https://www.cylinder-heads.com/cummins-isx/
- VIDEO (00:00:58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM): "thing. And luckily for me, it's a relief valve cuz injectors are about $1,000 a"
- VIDEO (00:01:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM): "valve cuz injectors are about $1,000 a"
- VIDEO (00:01:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM): "valve cuz injectors are about $1,000 a piece. So, we're starting it. And uh"
- MARKET (soarr.com dealer inventory, 15 listings observed 2026-09-05): low $79,950 / median $99,950 / high $149,950. Claude-refetched: 15 used Peterbilt 389 sleeper listings (2017-2024, 223k-714k mi), $79,950-$149,950, median $99,950.
- RECALL (21V080000, ENGINE): PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
- RECALL (15V108000, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY): PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Sources
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- youtube.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- dieselpro.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- 4btengines.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- cylinder-heads.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- dieselrebuildkits.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- soarr.com dealer inventory listings (15 real listings observed 2026-09-05)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- NHTSA recall 21V080000 (ENGINE)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 15V108000 (STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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