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2001 Peterbilt 379Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2001 Peterbilt 379, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Suspension

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Peterbilt 379 has problems

6 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
Suspension30
Equipment21
Structure20
Engine and engine cooling11

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

4 recalls

2001 Peterbilt 379 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

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-018 · Jan 15, 2002 · 2,302 vehicles

Risk. BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL…

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 →

–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 →

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

2001 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

'87'88'91'92'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 379 owners report

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

VEHICLE WOULD WANDER WHEN DRIVING 60-65 MPH, VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND ROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8005818 · Mar 18, 2002
VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AT HIGH SPEEDS OF 55 TO 65MPH. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 2 TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Complaint 881587 · Feb 27, 2001
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE REQUIRED TIGHTENING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO SPINDLES. *JG
Complaint 564714 · Mar 15, 2002

Own a 2001 379?

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