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Peterbilt 379 Problems

The PETERBILT 379 has received 152 complaints to NHTSA, with engine and engine cooling problems being the most common at 24 complaints. The 2000 and 2001 model years are the most problematic. Power train, suspension, and steering issues also appear in owner reports for this classic conventional truck model.

152
Total Complaints
23
Total Recalls
24
Model Years
4
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2001 2000 1997
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1991 1992 1994

Common Problem Categories

Engine And Engine Cooling 24
Power Train 18
Suspension 16
Structure 12
Steering 12

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2016 0 1 0 0 Good
2015 0 1 0 0 Good
2014 0 1 0 0 Good
2013 0 2 0 0 Good
2012 0 2 0 0 Good
2011 0 2 0 0 Good
2010 0 2 0 0 Good
2009 0 2 0 0 Good
2008 0 3 0 0 Good
2007 14 3 2 4 Below Average
2006 4 2 0 0 Average
2005 14 1 0 6 Below Average
2004 2 1 0 0 Good
2003 6 0 0 0 Average
2001 18 0 0 0 Avoid
2000 36 0 0 2 Avoid
1999 12 0 0 2 Below Average
1998 12 0 0 8 Below Average
1997 18 0 2 0 Avoid
1996 4 0 0 0 Average
1995 6 0 0 2 Average
1994 2 0 0 0 Good
1992 2 0 0 2 Good
1991 2 0 0 0 Good

Peterbilt 379 Years to Avoid

2000, 2001

Best Peterbilt 379 Years

1991, 1992, 1994

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