Peterbilt 587 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 23 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 587, across 14 model years (2006–2019). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Peterbilt 587 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 587 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most 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 587 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 587 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 587 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2018 587 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2017 587 | 1 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 587 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2015 587 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2014 587 | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2013 587 | 2 | 9 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 587 | 3 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 587 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2010 587 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2009 587 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 587 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2007 587 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2006 587 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 587 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (3), 2013 (2), 2017 (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 587?
Electrical System, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 587 have?
23 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.