1993 Peterbilt conventional trailer overturned. *Bf according to the police report the trailer was unsafe. The mounts on the axle were rusted completely through. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0079-89) updated 05/13/10 *bf
1993-1996 · 3 model years
Peterbilt Conventional Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Peterbilt Conventional across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Conventional 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.
Most common Conventional problems
Latest Conventional complaints
The left front tire on the 1995 peterbilt conventional blewout. *Ts the blowout caused damage to the vehicle's left fender, front grill, left running board and possible engine compartment damage. *Nm updated 07/20/06. *Jb
Nar 03/13/2003 the consumer was driving westbound on ohio the turnpike when his drive shaft broke off, striking and puncturing his fuel tank. Xpress towing removed the tractor because of the leakage of oil and fuel to the road ways. *Cb *jb
While driving on turnpike, the right front tire and rim came off of truck, causing damage to the right front wheel assembly, tire was not located and no tire information was given. (Ohio traffic crash report #10-91-312)*jb
Part of the driveshaft fell off the unit resulting in collision with other vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). *Mjs
TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE)
Questions about the Peterbilt Conventional
Which Peterbilt Conventional years have the most problems?
What are the most common Peterbilt Conventional problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (4), transmission & drivetrain (3), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt Conventional have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Peterbilt Conventional 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