1995 Peterbilt 379Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1995 Peterbilt 379, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Peterbilt 379 has problems

3 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 system21
Engine and engine cooling10

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

0 recalls

1995 Peterbilt 379 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1995 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRUCK WAS PARK INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.THERE WAS A RUBBING BETWEEN MAIN WIRE ON STARTER AND ALTERNATOR RUBBED AGAINST ABRAIDED FUEL LINE, WEARING A HOLE IN IT, STARTING A FIRE. *AK
Complaint 8008544 · Apr 24, 2002

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