Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. Peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000...
1996-2001 · 5 model years
Peterbilt 377 Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Peterbilt 377 across 5 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
377 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 377 problems
Peterbilt 377 recalls 6
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which...
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Latest 377 complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 peterbilt 377 truck. The contact stated that the drag links have prematurely worn out which are the steering links that turn the steering wheel from the left and right. The contact purchased the repair parts and repaired the vehicle; however, the repair didn't correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified; however, no one returned his call. There were no recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 481,000. Updated 02/17/10. *Lj
2000 PETERBILT SEMI RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *KB *JB
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor resulting in extended stopping. Dealer replaced brakes pad. Consumer states the problem is reoccurring. Mr
Sonsumer states that the structure of the cab lock door opened itself. Mr
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified, due to the problem with the brakes, the engine brake only works sometimes. Nlm *nlm
Questions about the Peterbilt 377
Which Peterbilt 377 years have the most problems?
Which Peterbilt 377 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Peterbilt 377 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), steering (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 377 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Peterbilt 377 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