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1992 Peterbilt 379Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1992 Peterbilt 379, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Peterbilt 379 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling11

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

0 recalls

1992 Peterbilt 379 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other 379 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 379 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 379 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1992 PETERBILT CONVENIONAL ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY DRIVER. *KB THE FIRE WAS SMALL AND WAS CONFINED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0033-90 *JB UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10 *BF
Complaint 10312112 · Feb 18, 2010

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