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2000 Peterbilt 357Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 357, most often about the steering. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints191 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Peterbilt 357 has problems

19 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
Steering70
Service brakes, air60
Suspension61

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

7 recalls

2000 Peterbilt 357 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.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 02V-037 · Jul 15, 2002 · 4,513 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-140 · Aug 28, 2001 · 2,294 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 01V-179 · Jun 5, 2001 · 52,500 vehicles

Risk. IF THE LINKAGE BINDS, FULL ENGAGEMENT OF THE DOOR LATCH MAY NOT OCCUR, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN INADVERTENTLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 01V-167 · May 17, 2001 · 390 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 01V-066 · Mar 7, 2001 · 1,755 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 01V-054 · Feb 22, 2001 · 6,623 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL 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

2000 vs. every other 357 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 357 median. How we score

'87'88'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 357 owners report

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

PETERBILT TRUCK # 54. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Complaint 886756 · Apr 25, 2001
PETERBILT TRUCK # 55. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Complaint 886754 · Apr 25, 2001
PETERBILT TRUCK # 53. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 886753 · Apr 25, 2001

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