- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Peterbilt 379 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Peterbilt 379 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1997 for the hub. For comparison, the 1995 has 3 and the 1997 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 379 year, for its age
#257 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Peterbilt 379 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 Peterbilt 379 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1996 Peterbilt 379
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Bridgestone, bsr 25, dot unknown, 11r245, replacement tire with 10,000 miles on a 1996, peterbuilt, 379. While driving 45 mph, the front left tire experienced tread separation, no tread was left on tire.*Ak
BRIDGESTONE TIRE SEPARATION.
Peterbilt 379: every year compared
All 379 years1996 Peterbilt 379 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 1996 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1996 Peterbilt Conventional | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Peterbilt City Deliverys Series | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1996 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 2 | C | 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 1996 Peterbilt 379
Does the 1996 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Peterbilt 379: hub (November 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Peterbilt 379?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 1996 Peterbilt 379 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 20, 1996 and the latest on January 7, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 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 1996 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