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#BS-1998-PET379-5C3B1998 Peterbilt 379
Based on reports from 6 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported electrical system:wiring:front underhood issues.
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Top cost driver: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood (2 reports).
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1998 Peterbilt 379: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1998 Peterbilt 379, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers Issues
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Peterbilt 379, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) Issues
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Peterbilt 379, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Peterbilt 379, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Peterbilt 379. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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