1996 Peterbilt Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Peterbilt Conventional problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Peterbilt Conventional recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Nar 03/13/2003 the consumer was driving westbound on ohio the turnpike when his drive shaft broke off, striking and puncturing his fuel tank. Xpress towing removed the tractor because of the leakage of oil and fuel to the road ways. *cb *jb
Fuel straps on the fuel tank broke causing fuel leak. (ohio state police report)
Wheels came off trailer, causing accident. (ohio state police report)
Other Peterbilt Conventional years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Conventional | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, wheels problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Peterbilt Conventional?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.