Peterbilt Conventional Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 21, 2006 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt Conventional, across 2 model years (1995–1996). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 1995, with 4 complaints
1995: 4199541996: 319963

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Peterbilt Conventional years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Conventional model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 Conventional: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1996 Conventional: 3 complaints, 0 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 Conventional problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires310
Power Train220
Wheels220
Fuel System, Gasoline110

All Peterbilt Conventional model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1996 Conventional30—Fuel System, Gasoline
1995 Conventional40—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Peterbilt Conventional years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (4), 1996 (3). 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 Conventional?

Tires, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt Conventional have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.