Peterbilt 337 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 22 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 337, across 16 model years (2008–2023). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Peterbilt 337 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 337 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Peterbilt 337 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 337 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 337 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 337 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 337 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 337 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2019 337 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2018 337 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2017 337 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2016 337 | 2 | 5 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 337 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2014 337 | 1 | 6 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 337 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2012 337 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2011 337 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2010 337 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2009 337 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 337 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 337 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (2), 2014 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Peterbilt 337?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 337 have?
22 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.