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2016 Peterbilt 337Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Peterbilt 337, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-199 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 27%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage40kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Peterbilt 337 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2016 Peterbilt 337 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

27%repaired · 2022 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 20V-199 · Apr 6, 2020 · 460,515 vehicles · 125,765 repaired

Risk. If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2019 Q1

Steering

Recall 17V-593 · Sep 22, 2017 · 17,737 vehicles · 11,099 repaired

Risk. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2017 Q2

Tires

Recall 15V-740 · Nov 9, 2015 · 1,876 vehicles · 555 repaired

Risk. Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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76%repaired · 2016 Q4

Seat belts

Recall 15V-365 · Jun 10, 2015 · 37 vehicles · 28 repaired

Risk. If the seat belt anchor pulls away, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Peterbilt.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other 337 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 337 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Peterbilt 337, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Intermittent Loss of Power Steering AssistPE20006 · closed Mar 27, 2024
    No recall
In owners' words

What 337 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVEN'T HAD ME TRUCK A YEAR IT SPEANDS MORE TIME IN SHOP THEN ON THE ROAD! IT HAS NUMOUSE PROBLEMS! ELECTRICAL TO TRANSMISION BLOWER FAN WENT OUT, WINDOW REGULATER WENT OUT, NUMOUSE AIR LEAKS, SUSPENTION SPRINGS, AIR BAG BLOWN OUT, ELECTICAL BUSING NOISE IN DASH, TRUCK LEANS TO THE DRIVERSIDE,…
Complaint 10898015 · Aug 23, 2016 · 40,000 miles

Own a 2016 337?

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