1997 Peterbilt 379 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 379 years
- Not enough data 7th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Peterbilt 379. That ranks 7th out of 22 379 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Peterbilt 379 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Peterbilt 379.
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.
Brakes would not hold while in park, body bushings and support is worn and rusted. Fuel had lack of power and excessive fuel smell and would not start with out starting fluid and was the color of off road diesel. *tr
In reference to my prior complaint ref. #10004102. To which you replied no action will be taken because there are "no other report similar to" mine. It appears that the dot and doe don't talk to one another. The doe has had three similar failures of fontaine 5th-wheels…
Left rear fuel tank strap broke causing tank to hang from the truck, strap had hairline crack on inner side below weld, this may have caused extensive fuel leakage, dealer claims this to be a common problem. *mjs
Wheel seals & bearings went out. Had bearings & seals replaced & they went out again. Also wheel hub and spindle might be defective. *ak
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 379 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 379 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Peterbilt 379?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Peterbilt 379?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.