repaired · 2016 Q3
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Risk. If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight…
2006 Peterbilt 378Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Peterbilt 378, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-593 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Peterbilt 378 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, air
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2006 Peterbilt 378 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.
repaired · 2015 Q2
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Risk. As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. THE ABSENCE OF THIS AIR HOSE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHILE A TRAILER IS BEING PULLED, RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES,…
no report yet
Power train: driveline
Risk. THIS MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AT SPEEDS THAT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT VEHICLE THROTTLE CONTROL AND BRAKING, THEREBY LEADING TO LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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
2006 vs. every other 378 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 378 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 378 owners report
Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CRACKED FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS. DISCOVERED CRACKED ROTORS DURING ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. ROTOR MANUFACTURER AWARE OF PROBLEM. DANA CORPORATION, AXLE MANUFACTURER, AWARE OF PROBLEM, BENDIX REPRESENTATIVE AWARE OF PROBLEM. WE ARE HAVING GREST DIFFICULTY GETTING THIS VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE…
Own a 2006 378?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.