Peterbilt 378 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 378, across 21 model years (1996–2016). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Peterbilt 378 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 378 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 378 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 378 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 378 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 378 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 378 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 378 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 378 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 378 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 378 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2009 378 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 378 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2007 378 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2006 378 | 1 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2005 378 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2004 378 | 1 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 378 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2002 378 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 378 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2000 378 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1999 378 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1998 378 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1997 378 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 378 | 1 | 2 | — | Steering |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 378 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (1), 2004 (1), 1996 (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 378?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 378 have?
24 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.