2006 Peterbilt 379

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2006 Peterbilt 379
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:01:58.517Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Peterbilt 379 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 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 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
2006: 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.

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility.

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WINDSHIELD WASHERS ONLY WORK SOME OF THE TIME. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060323

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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BRIDGESTONE 711 TIRE SEPARATED AT 16,887 MILES. *TS THE CONSUMER HAD A BRAND NEW 379 PETERBILT TRACTOR TRAILER WITH ORIGINAL BRIDGESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 2 TREAD SEPARATIONS ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061116

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060417 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.

Remedy: CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACCAR, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440,

Campaign 05V570000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061009 — power train

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD END CASTINGS MAY BE BRITTLE. A BRITTLE ROD END CASTING MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLES' REAR AX

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THEY WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SUSPECT TORQUE ROD END. IF A SUSPECT TORQUE ROD END IS FOUND, THE ENTIRE TORQUE ROD WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN

Campaign 06V391000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070222 — service brakes, air

ON CERTAIN NON-ABS EQUIPPED TRUCKS, AN AIR HOSE BETWEEN THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE AND THE BACK OF THE CAB BULKHEAD WAS OMITTED.

Remedy: PETERBILT WILL INSPECT THE AIR HOSE PLUMBING OF THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

Campaign 07V044000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070228 — trailer hitches

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN RELEASE AIR VALVE INTERNAL SPOOL WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THE AIR OPTION OF THE KING PIN RELEASE SYSTEM WOULD BE INOPERABLE. TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION IN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE KING PIN RELEASE SYSTEM AND SUSPECT VALVE. IF ANY VEHICLES HAVE A NON-CONFORMING VALVE OR INCORRECT PLUMBING, IT WILL BE REPLACED AND RE-PLUMBED. THE RE

Campaign 07V033000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080321 — service brakes, air

PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2005-2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT MODELS 357 AND 379 TRACTOR TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO SLACK ADJUSTERS ON SISU AXLES. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FAIL AS A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

Campaign 08V099000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090227 — PE (closed 20090706)

REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS

R 20140210 — equipment

Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with

Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact P

Campaign 13V593000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150619 — equipment, tires

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016.

Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.

Campaign 15V132000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Peterbilt 379 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V570000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V391000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V044000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V033000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V099000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V593000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V132000 (equipment, tires) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Peterbilt 379?

The most-reported component is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Peterbilt 379 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

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