Peterbilt 579 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 60 recalls on file for the Peterbilt 579 (2006–2027).
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 60
- Model years
- 22
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 579 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2026 579 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Brakes |
| 2025 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2024 579 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2023 579 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2022 579 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2021 579 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | Electrical System |
| 2020 579 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2019 579 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Electrical System |
| 2018 579 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | Electrical System |
| 2017 579 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2016 579 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | Electrical System |
| 2015 579 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | — |
| 2014 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2013 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
| 2012 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2011 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2010 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2009 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2008 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2006 579 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Peterbilt 579 problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System9 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain7 complaints
- Brakes5 complaints
- Wheels & Tires5 complaints
- Suspension3 complaints
- Steering2 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech2 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion1 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers1 complaints
- Engine1 complaints
Complaint trend
Peterbilt 579 recalls
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrectly installed quick release valve that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A punctured fuel tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A damaged alternator cable increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A PVM that fails to move into park can cause a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A molded hood mirror that falls into the roadway can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A partially unsecured cab step can unexpectedly move while entering or exiting the cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: The driver may be unaware of an ESC system malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If loss of the rear brake signal occurs, the vehicle could experience reduced rear braking capability or loss of brakes to the rear axle(s), increasing the risk of a 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