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Peterbilt 579 problems by year

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the Peterbilt 579 since 2013, and 61 recalls have been issued. The 2018 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
43
Recalls
61
Worst year
2018
Warranty extensions
6
Model years
2013-2026

Peterbilt 579 years to avoid

No model year of the Peterbilt 579 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Peterbilt 579 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Peterbilt 579 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2013201520202026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Peterbilt 579 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    13
  • Transmission
    12
  • Brakes
    8
  • Tires
    5
  • Steering
    5
  • Suspension
    4
  • Engine
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Wheels
    1

Peterbilt 579 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-1Brakes20
2024-3Tires70
2023-3Transmission110
2022-7Transmission150
2021-1Electrical90
2020-5Driver assistance60
2019-3Steering80
2018-7Electrical140
2017-3Brakes131
2016-3Transmission110
2015-4Electrical90
2014-2Brakes120
2013-1Visibility130

Recalls 61

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Peterbilt 579 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Peterbilt 579

What years of the Peterbilt 579 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Peterbilt 579 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Peterbilt 579?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Peterbilt 579?

Electrical, with 13 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (12) and brakes (8).

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 579 have?

61 recalls between 2013 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 15.

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