Peterbilt 387 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Peterbilt 387 (2006–2016).

Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20062007200820092010201120122013201420152016
NHTSA complaints per Peterbilt 387 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Peterbilt 387 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 38700002—
2015 38700002—
2014 38700002—
2013 38700002—
2012 38700003—
2011 38700006—
2010 38700006—
2009 38700005—
2008 38700006—
2007 38700003—
2006 38700001—

Peterbilt 387 recalls

  • Recall 20V199000Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehiclesModel years 2008–2016

    Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V132000Mar 6, 2015213,230 vehiclesModel years 2006–2016

    Risk: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V380000Jul 21, 2011211 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.

  • Recall 11V203000Mar 24, 20115,831 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: This could result in a fire.

  • Recall 11V127000Feb 23, 20114,664 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012

    Risk: The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.

  • Recall 10V634000Dec 13, 201012,873 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V453000Oct 1, 2010384 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: The leaking of engine oil onto hot exhaust components, such as when the engine is under significant load, may create the possibility of a fire.

  • Recall 10V308000Jul 2, 20109,697 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Other Peterbilt models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology