1998 Peterbilt 379 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 379 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Peterbilt 379. That ranks 3rd out of 22 379 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Peterbilt 379 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Risk: Increased steering effort can occur.
Fix: Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.
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.
There was no accident involved with this complaint. This is regarding peterbilts recall #303-a i have a 1998 379 that was purchased 10/5/01 since then i have replaced the hub bearings on the steer axle once on the drivers side and three times on the passenger side. After the third time on the…
OUR 1998 PETERBILT 379 CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE USS POSCO STEEL MILL IN PITTSBURG, CALIFORNIA ON THURSDAY 5-16-2002. AFTER LOOKING AT YOUR WEB SITE I FOUND A RECALL THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V029000 . NOW OUR TRUCK IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOTALED OUT. HOW DO WE FIND OUT IF THIS IS WHAT CAUSED…
While driving the faulty fuel line routing and engine wiring sparked causing a fire without warning prior to recall notice 00v-029 (equipped with 1998 caterpillar 3406e engines). Nlm
I've had the truck in the shop four times to fix the same problem an is still not fixed.at the time it was very dangrous the problum is a little bit fixed but , i went in there to buy a new truck an i got a truck that leans to right tires going bad i've put two set's of stearing tires on been in…
I don't know where to start. We have been fighting with paccar for almost two years now. My husbands truck, listed on the included form, was almost brand new when it caught fire and burnt beyond repair. We have recently hired a laywer to help us in this case. That is why i don't want you to notify…
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 | 6 | 2 |
| 1997 379 | 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 1998 Peterbilt 379?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, service brakes, air problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Peterbilt 379?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.