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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.

Most complaints for its age200019 complaints · 7 recallsSee the 2000
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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20160100-A
20150100-A
20140100-A
20130200-B
20120200-B
20110200-B
20100200-B
20090300-C
20080800-F
20070800-F
20060600-D
20050500-D
20040400-D
20030400-D
20020200-B
20010500-D
200019710SteeringF
19990700-F
19980300-C
19970100-A
19960100-A

Most common 357 problems

Peterbilt 357 recalls 27

Latest 357 complaints

2000 Peterbilt 357Brakes

Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, airNHTSA 886779
2000 Peterbilt 357Brakes

Peterbilt truck # 56. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, airNHTSA 886776
2000 Peterbilt 357Brakes

Peterbilt truck # 55. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, airNHTSA 886773
2000 Peterbilt 357Brakes

Peterbilt truck#54. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, airNHTSA 886771
2000 Peterbilt 357Brakes

Peterbilt truck# 53. The air lines have no insulation, causing the lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, airNHTSA 886769
2000 Peterbilt 357Brakes

Peterbilt truck # 52. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. Dealer has been notified.*Ak

Filed Service brakes, airNHTSA 886767

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?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996, 1997, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 357 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

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

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