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 378 Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Peterbilt 378 across 21 model years, and it has 24 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 24
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
378 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 378 problems
Peterbilt 378 recalls 24
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...
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.
On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ecu) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle...
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and...
On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Latest 378 complaints
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6) low engine heat and coolant leaking from oil cooler, started on cold day back december 14th 2009, took truck to dealership. Wanted oil cooler resealed and two thermostats replaced. Vehicle has third party warranty. Dealer asked permission to tear down, we denied action, said to diagnose problem according to warranty protocol. Dealer completely dismantles motor incorrectly causing irreparable damage. Now dealer is...
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holding vehicle hostage since we will not sign release of law suit for damage. Dealer never told us they were doing this. As an alterer of manufactured vehicles my self, I do remember that a repair shop has no authority to place a vehicle in an unsafe or inoperable condition. After the fact of this, I have seen vehicles that have been modified from the original design, that may not be properly done or even have an alterers decal showing changes to suspension, drilling and cutting of frames and so on. I am writing you on this for a possible investigation of the dealer. I have also since found this is a normal practice with this dealer. I have contacted the bbb and they have an f rating for this company on complaints. The dealer never responds. I do have an attorney involved, and would also like some assistance in this matter in my personal opinion, I feel this company could be placing people in harms way for faulty repairs, and modifications. [[redacted]] *tr
Cracked front disc brake rotors. Discovered cracked rotors during routine tire change. Rotor manufacturer aware of problem. Dana corporation, axle manufacturer, aware of problem, bendix representative aware of problem. We are having grest difficulty getting this very important safety issue addressed by anyone concerned.. We are asking that a recall of all equipment with this existing brake rotor be replaced. We currently have 15 heavy duty trucks equipped with these rotors. *Tr
Consumer states that the teeth on the tilt steering are broken causing vehicle to lose control and crash. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Please provide additional information. Ts
Questions about the Peterbilt 378
Which Peterbilt 378 years have the most problems?
Which Peterbilt 378 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Peterbilt 378 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1), steering (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 378 have?
NHTSA lists 24 recalls across all Peterbilt 378 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