Truck was park inside of a parking lot. Vehicle caught on fire. Dealership is aware of problem.There was a rubbing between main wire on starter and alternator rubbed against abraided fuel line, wearing a hole in it, starting a fire. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1995 Peterbilt 379 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 Peterbilt 379 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1994 has 1 and the 1996 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 379 year, for its age
#241 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Peterbilt 379 problems
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No recalls for the 1995 Peterbilt 379
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Peterbilt 379. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1995 Peterbilt 379
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Ecm; term "brain dead" used when down shifting there is no response of engine. Please describe details. Tt
Volite compounds, stordid and traces of toluene fumes. Please describe. Tt
Peterbilt 379: every year compared
All 379 years1995 Peterbilt 379 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 1995 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Peterbilt Conventional | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Peterbilt 379
Does the 1995 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 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 1995 Peterbilt 379?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Peterbilt 379 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 17, 1995 and the latest on April 24, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Peterbilt 379 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1995 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