Peterbilt 387 years to avoid
No model year of the Peterbilt 387 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Peterbilt 387 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Peterbilt 387 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Peterbilt 387 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine5
- Brakes3
- Transmission1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Locks1
- Fuel system1
- Electrical1
Peterbilt 387 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 2 | Engine | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 4 | Engine | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Brakes | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Locks | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Brakes | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 34
Questions about the Peterbilt 387
What years of the Peterbilt 387 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Peterbilt 387 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Peterbilt 387?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Peterbilt 387?
Engine, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (3) and transmission (1).
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 387 have?
34 recalls between 2001 and 2009. The 2008 model year has the most, with 14.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Peterbilt 387?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history