Peterbilt 579 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 60 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 579, across 22 model years (2006–2027). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Peterbilt 579 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 579 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 579: 7 complaints, 15 recalls
- 2018 579: 7 complaints, 14 recalls
- 2020 579: 5 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 579 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Power Train | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 579 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 579 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2026 579 | 1 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2025 579 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2024 579 | 3 | 7 | — | Tires | |
| 2023 579 | 3 | 11 | — | Power Train | |
| 2022 579 | 7 | 15 | — | Power Train | |
| 2021 579 | 1 | 9 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 579 | 5 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 579 | 3 | 8 | — | Steering | |
| 2018 579 | 7 | 14 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 579 | 3 | 13 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 579 | 3 | 11 | — | Power Train | |
| 2015 579 | 4 | 9 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 579 | 2 | 12 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2013 579 | 1 | 13 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2012 579 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2011 579 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2010 579 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 579 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 579 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2007 579 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 579 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 579 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (7), 2018 (7), 2020 (5). 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 579?
Electrical System, with 13 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 579 have?
60 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.