Peterbilt 357 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 357, across 21 model years (1996–2016). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (19). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Peterbilt 357 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 357 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 357: 19 complaints, 7 recalls
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 357 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 1 | 1 |
All Peterbilt 357 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 357 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 357 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 357 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 357 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 357 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 357 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 357 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 357 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 357 | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2007 357 | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2006 357 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2005 357 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2004 357 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2003 357 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2002 357 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 357 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2000 357 | 19 | 7 | — | Steering | |
| 1999 357 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 1998 357 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1997 357 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 357 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 357 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (19). 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 357?
Steering, with 7 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 357 have?
27 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.