Peterbilt 537 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 19 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 537, across 7 model years (2021–2027). The 2025 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.
Peterbilt 537 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 537 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2025 537: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Peterbilt 537 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 537 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 537 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2026 537 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2025 537 | 1 | 5 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2024 537 | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2023 537 | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 2022 537 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2021 537 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 537 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2025 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Peterbilt 537?
Visibility/wiper, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 537 have?
19 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.