1992 Peterbilt convenional engine caught fire while driving on the ohio turnpike. Fire was extinguished by driver. *Kb the fire was small and was confined to the left side of the engine compartment. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0033-90 *jb updated letter 04/29/10 *bf
Vehicle safety record
1992 Peterbilt 379 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1992 Peterbilt 379 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1991 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 379 year, for its age
#249 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Peterbilt 379 problems
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No recalls for the 1992 Peterbilt 379
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1992 Peterbilt 379. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1992 Peterbilt 379
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All 379 yearsQuestions about the 1992 Peterbilt 379
Does the 1992 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1992 Peterbilt 379 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Peterbilt 379?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1992 Peterbilt 379 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 18, 2010 and the latest on February 18, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Peterbilt 379 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Peterbilt 379 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Peterbilt 379 years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 2005 (7), 1998 (6). See every Peterbilt 379 year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Peterbilt 379 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data