PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and...
1996-2016 · 21 model years
Peterbilt 357 Problems by year
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Peterbilt 357 across 21 model years, and it has 27 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (19). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 27
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
357 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 357 problems
Peterbilt 357 recalls 27
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The...
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may...
Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in...
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. The slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster...
On certain trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated...
Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted.
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. A brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Latest 357 complaints
Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
Peterbilt truck # 56. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
Peterbilt truck # 55. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
Peterbilt truck#54. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
Peterbilt truck# 53. The air lines have no insulation, causing the lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
Peterbilt truck # 52. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak
Questions about the Peterbilt 357
Which Peterbilt 357 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (19). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2000 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Peterbilt 357 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Peterbilt 357 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (7), suspension (6), brakes (6) most often.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 357 have?
NHTSA lists 27 recalls across all Peterbilt 357 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data