- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- The risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Peterbilt 379 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 379 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (6) and the transmission & drivetrain (3). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in April 2003 for the hub. For comparison, the 1999 has 5 and the 2001 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 379 year, for its age
#187 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Peterbilt 379 problems
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2000 Peterbilt 379 recalls 6
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
- The problem
- 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. Kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from july 27, 2000, to september 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from june 23 to december 6, 1999, and from may 23 to september 30, 2000. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
- The risk
- This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began october 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
- The risk
- If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
- The fix
- Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
- The risk
- Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.
- The risk
- This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
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12 complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 379
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2000 Peterbilt 379 utility trailer wheel bearing caught on fire. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0205-89)*jb updated 08/05/10 *bf updated 9/1/10 *cn the consumer stated the bearings went dry and started a grease fire, not the tires. Updated 09/1/410
The weld between the shaft housing and air chamber arm was breaking. *Ph *la
The consumer stated that the vehicle's braking system operated poorly. The consumer had the vehicle inspected and it was determined that all four rear wheel brake assemblies were cracked. Eleven failures were reported with the dealer within 22 months. The writer, john reed davis, a licensed professional engineer was retained by the consumer. (Peterbilt 379 tri axle dump truck with s cam brake assemblies installed on the tri axle). *Ak *nlm
Problems with s cam brake assemblies that were installed on the tri axle truck. *Mr the problem was common in other trucks with large engines such as 600 hp and dana spicer dual rear axle configuration. *Scc *jb
While driving 65 mph and going over a pot hole in the pavement the driver's side door unexpectedly opened. The cause is unknown. Nlm
Vehicle is leaning too much to the left. Vehicle has been to the dealer and several independent repair shops, and no one can correct the problem, asking nhtsa to assist on this issue.*Ak. Several mechanic discovered that the steer tires were worn, the steer axle wheel bearing was broken and the right steer axle kinpin had excessive play, the vehicle was aligned, the clutch was adjusted, the steering was tight, and the steering gear box was replaced.*Jb
VEHICLE IS LEANING TOO MUCH TO THE LEFT. *AK
Power steering reservoir mounting bracket broke, owner was informed that a service bulletin was issued and that a replacement bracket would be installed if the existing bracket was cracking, consumer suggests an angle type bracket be fabricated and bolted to the existing reservoir bracket, then bolted to the lower intake manifold bolt, this would elimate torsion stresses on the reservoir brackets at the timing cover where cracks begin. *Slc
Front doors unlatch when going over bumps, numerous attempts have been made by the dealer to correct the problem, however the problem still exists, also an air ride was installed for the cab, but it's beginning to buckle near the air cleaner. *Slc
Front doors unlatch while traveling over uneven road surfaces, dealer has been unsuccessful in fixing problem. *Slc
Front doors will unlatch causing them to open completely, dealer has attempted to repair the problem several times, however the problem still exists. *Slc
While driving on the highway a truck pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer slammed on brakes and transmission downshifted into gear. Contacted dealer. This has happened 5 times. *Ak
Peterbilt 379: every year compared
All 379 years2000 Peterbilt 379 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | 12 | 6 | F | |
| 2000 Peterbilt 357 | 19 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Peterbilt 377 | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379XL | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Peterbilt Peterbilt | 2 | 0 | B | 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 2000 Peterbilt 379
Does the 2000 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 Peterbilt 379: hub (April 2003); tie rod assembly (July 2002); tie rod assembly (August 2001); latch (June 2001) and more. 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 2000 Peterbilt 379?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (6), transmission & drivetrain (3), steering (2).
How many complaints has the 2000 Peterbilt 379 had?
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 9, 2000 and the latest on July 21, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Peterbilt 379 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 2000 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