1996 Peterbilt 379 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 379 years
- Not enough data 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Peterbilt 379. That ranks 10th out of 22 379 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Peterbilt 379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Peterbilt 379 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Bridgestone, bsr 25, dot unknown, 11r245, replacement tire with 10,000 miles on a 1996, peterbuilt, 379. While driving 45 mph, the front left tire experienced tread separation, no tread was left on tire.*ak
Bridgestone tire separation.
Other Peterbilt 379 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 379 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 379 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 379 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 379 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 379 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 379 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 379 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 379 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 379 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 379 | 6 | 9 |
| 2006 379 | 2 | 7 |
| 2005 379 | 7 | 6 |
| 2004 379 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 379 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 379 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 379 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000 379 | 12 | 6 |
| 1999 379 | 5 | 6 |
| 1998 379 | 6 | 2 |
| 1997 379 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 379 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Peterbilt 379?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Peterbilt 379?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Peterbilt 379 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 379 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.