MYRModel Year Report

1996 Peterbilt 379

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1996 Peterbilt 379
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:01:45.262Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Peterbilt 379 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2005: 7 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016
1996: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19911
19921
19941
19953
19962
19974
19986
19995
200012
20016
20020
20033
20041
20057
20062
20076
20080
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130
20140
20150
20160

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20020107

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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BRIDGESTONE TIRE SEPARATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961029

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19971218 — suspension

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Campaign 97V196003 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Peterbilt 379 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V196003 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Peterbilt 379 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Peterbilt 379?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Peterbilt 379 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.