Electric wires on both doors at bottom shorted out interior lights. Bare wires were exposed and rubbed against insulation. Wires were wrapped with electrical tape. Manufacturer was notified. Please provide more information.*Ak
2000-2000 · 1 model year
Peterbilt 379XL Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Peterbilt 379XL across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
379XL 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | - |
Most common 379XL problems
Latest 379XL complaints
Passenger's side and driver's side doors rattle while driving. Driver feels doors are trying to force their way open. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and they readjusted the linkage. It has been back to dealer four times for same problem. *Ak
The sleeper is too heavy and causing the doors to unlatch while driving, the body flexed causing hood to rub radiator cowl into nose piece, the cab has been bent 5 times to try to adjust, peterbilt claims to be aware of the problems. Nlm
Questions about the Peterbilt 379XL
Which Peterbilt 379XL years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2000 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Peterbilt 379XL problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (1), lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 379XL have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Peterbilt 379XL model year on file.
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