1995 Peterbilt Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 21, 2006 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Conventional years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional. That is the most of any Conventional model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 75%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Peterbilt Conventional problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires3
Power Train1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires375%———
Power Train125%———
Wheels125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199812000: 1200012001: 1200112006: 120061

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Peterbilt Conventional recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The left front tire on the 1995 peterbilt conventional blewout. *ts the blowout caused damage to the vehicle's left fender, front grill, left running board and possible engine compartment damage. *nm updated 07/20/06. *jb

Tires · received Jul 20, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10163680

While driving on turnpike, the right front tire and rim came off of truck, causing damage to the right front wheel assembly, tire was not located and no tire information was given. (ohio traffic crash report #10-91-312)*jb

Wheels · received Jul 31, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 562268

Part of the driveshaft fell off the unit resulting in collision with other vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs

Power Train · received Apr 4, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 551718

Tire blew out and caught fire.(ohio state police)

Tires · received Jun 17, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 536800

Other Peterbilt Conventional years

1996 Conventional →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1996 Conventional30
199540

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional?

Owners most often report tires, power train, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Peterbilt Conventional a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.