MYRModel Year Report

1997 Peterbilt 379

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1997 Peterbilt 379
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:01:12.499Z

Only 4 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 4 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, 1997 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 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
1997: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.

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WHEEL SEALS & BEARINGS WENT OUT. HAD BEARINGS & SEALS REPLACED & THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ALSO WHEEL HUB AND SPINDLE MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981216

STRUCTURE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure.

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BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHILE IN PARK, BODY BUSHINGS AND SUPPORT IS WORN AND RUSTED. FUEL HAD LACK OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE FUEL SMELL AND WOULD NOT START WITH OUT STARTING FLUID AND WAS THE COLOR OF OFF ROAD DIESEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140524

STEERING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

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WHEEL SEALS & BEARINGS WENT OUT. HAD BEARINGS & SEALS REPLACED & THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ALSO WHEEL HUB AND SPINDLE MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981216

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHILE IN PARK, BODY BUSHINGS AND SUPPORT IS WORN AND RUSTED. FUEL HAD LACK OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE FUEL SMELL AND WOULD NOT START WITH OUT STARTING FLUID AND WAS THE COLOR OF OFF ROAD DIESEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140524

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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WHEEL SEALS & BEARINGS WENT OUT. HAD BEARINGS & SEALS REPLACED & THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ALSO WHEEL HUB AND SPINDLE MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981216

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Peterbilt 379 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Peterbilt 379?

The most-reported component is wheels:hub, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Peterbilt 379 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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