1998 Peterbilt 379 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Peterbilt 379, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I don't know where to start. We have been fighting with paccar for almost two years now. My husbands truck, listed on the included form, was almost brand new when it caught fire and burnt beyond repair. We have recently hired a laywer to help us in this case. That is why I don't want you to notify Peterbilt . Our insurance company hired a fire investigator and we were told that the fire was caused by a faulty brake spring. We are still trying to get the report from our insurance company. They have the report and they won't release a copy of it to us. Our hands are tired at this point. …”
NHTSA complaint #720559, filed 2000-03Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 17% |
| 1998 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1998 Peterbilt 379
← All problems reported for the 1998 Peterbilt 379
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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