2000 Peterbilt 379XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 379XL years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Peterbilt 379XL 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Peterbilt 379XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL.
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.
Electric wires on both doors at bottom shorted out interior lights. Bare wires were exposed and rubbed against insulation. Wires were wrapped with electrical tape. Manufacturer was notified. Please provide more information.*ak
Passenger's side and driver's side doors rattle while driving. Driver feels doors are trying to force their way open. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and they readjusted the linkage. It has been back to dealer four times for same problem. *ak
The sleeper is too heavy and causing the doors to unlatch while driving, the body flexed causing hood to rub radiator cowl into nose piece, the cab has been bent 5 times to try to adjust, peterbilt claims to be aware of the problems. Nlm
Other Peterbilt 379XL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL?
Owners most often report electrical system, interior lighting, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Peterbilt 379XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 379XL model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.