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Peterbilt 587 problems by year

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Peterbilt 587 since 2012, and 23 recalls have been issued. The 2012 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
23
Worst year
2012
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2012-2017

Peterbilt 587 years to avoid

No model year of the Peterbilt 587 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Peterbilt 587 years

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Peterbilt 587 complaints by model year

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

201220132017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Peterbilt 587 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    5
  • Engine
    2
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Peterbilt 587 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-1Electrical50
2013-2Electrical90
2012-3Electrical80

Recalls 23

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Peterbilt 587 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 587

What years of the Peterbilt 587 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Peterbilt 587 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Peterbilt 587?

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

What is the most common problem with the Peterbilt 587?

Electrical, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and lights (1).

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 587 have?

23 recalls between 2012 and 2017. The 2014 model year has the most, with 9.

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