AI Damage2018 Hino 238: common problems
The maker issued 12 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 12
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and…
This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and discuss what is required when opening a Tech Assist Case.
- After connecting to a truck using DX3, it may be necessary to review or create a DX Diagnostic Report for…
- DX3 VEHICLE SPEED AND CRUISE SETTINGS
- The incorrect date of manufacture may have been printed on the fuel tank label
If the date of manufacture is incorrect, the label information will not comply with FMCSA Regulation 49 CFR, 393.67. Month and Year format required for date of manufacture. The following procedure provides instruction…
- All 16MY-18MY units that have been sold and are in service today will be addressed with a future campaign…
All 16MY-18MY units that have been sold and are in service today will be addressed with a future campaign once the proper agencies have been notified and approval is received.
- SA-17-030 18MY UNSOLD UNITS SERVICE CAMPAIGN
- The engine ECU (Engine Control Unit) on all 2016MY-2018MY trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be…
The engine ECU (Engine Control Unit) on all 2016MY-2018MY trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be reprogrammed prior to delivery. Subject vehicles contain an error in the DEF monitoring program. To eliminate…
- TT-15-016 The purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the Hino…
TT-15-016 The purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the Hino chassis. In some cases, the customer may report a visual chassis posture concern where the chassis appears to be…
- 07 - 006 VOLTAGE DROP TEST
- SB-13-009 This bulletin is to inform dealers and workshops of proper paint codes for all Hino models
- TT-17-009 Beginning with 2017 model year, all Hino vehicles are equipped with a particulate matter (PM)…
TT-17-009 Beginning with 2017 model year, all Hino vehicles are equipped with a particulate matter (PM) sensor near the exhaust exit. A ceramic sensing element is used in the PM sensor and can be damaged or broken if…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hino 238?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 12 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Hino 238?
NHTSA lists 12 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Hino 238 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.