Peterbilt 377 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 377, across 5 model years (1996–2001). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is latches/locks/linkages.
Peterbilt 377 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 377 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 377 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 377 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 377 | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2000 377 | 3 | 3 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | |
| 1999 377 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1998 377 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 377 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 377 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (3), 2001 (2). 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 377?
Latches/locks/linkages, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 377 have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.