2005 Peterbilt 379 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Peterbilt 379, 29% of the 7 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.
“2005 Peterbilt 379 caught fire. Consumer heard a hissing noise and pulled over and notice the tires were on fire. The driver noticed smoke coming from the drive axles. Ohio traffic report # 10-0196-89 updated 04/15/10”
NHTSA complaint #10231773, filed 2008-06“2005 Peterbilt 379 conventional, drive shaft broke from truck onto the roadway and another vehicle struck it. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0279-90 updated 05/03/10”
NHTSA complaint #10321932, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 11009719Oct 1, 20241210F - SPL 170XL Interaxle Driveline Warranty section has been updated with descriptions of Recommended Repairs and an updated PRWS Claim Coding table has been added.
- 10176033May 29, 2020Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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