Peterbilt 378 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
25 distinct recall campaigns
380,452 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 to 2016 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Steering:Column | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor: 1; Steering:Column: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10200891 · 2007-08-27 (August 27, 2007)
CRACKED FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS. DISCOVERED CRACKED ROTORS DURING ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. ROTOR MANUFACTURER AWARE OF PROBLEM. DANA CORPORATION, AXLE MANUFACTURER, AWARE OF PROBLEM, BENDIX REPRESENTATIVE AWARE OF PROBLEM. WE ARE HAVING GREST DIFFICULTY GETTING THIS VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY ANYONE CONCERNED.. WE ARE ASKING THAT A RECALL OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH THIS EXISTING BRAKE ROTOR BE REPLACED. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 15 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ROTORS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 127,904 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002211 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TEETH ON THE TILT STEERING ARE BROKEN CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002211 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2000: 5; 2001: 5; 2002: 2; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 5; 2006: 6; 2007: 6; 2008: 6; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1