1997 Peterbilt 379Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1997 Peterbilt 379, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2014. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Peterbilt 379 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Peterbilt 379 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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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What 379 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHILE IN PARK, BODY BUSHINGS AND SUPPORT IS WORN AND RUSTED. FUEL HAD LACK OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE FUEL SMELL AND WOULD NOT START WITH OUT STARTING FLUID AND WAS THE COLOR OF OFF ROAD DIESEL. *TR
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