1996 Peterbilt 378 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 378 years
- Not enough data 1st of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Peterbilt 378. That is the most of any 378 model year in the database (21 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Peterbilt 378 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Peterbilt 378 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating system," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will add the necessary fasteners. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Risk: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer states that the teeth on the tilt steering are broken causing vehicle to lose control and crash. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Please provide additional information. Ts
Other Peterbilt 378 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2005 378 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 378 | 1 | 3 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Peterbilt 378?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Peterbilt 378?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Peterbilt 378 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 378 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.