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Peterbilt 579Model year report

2022 Peterbilt 579 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
220,536miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
15campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Peterbilt 579 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2022 Peterbilt 579. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 220,536 miles. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 109 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the column shift and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2022 Peterbilt 579. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with multiple warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V190000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the gear shifter assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11633660, filed 2025-01, 220,536 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2022 Peterbilt Conventional 579. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted to neutral. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle was independently reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that a software update was ordered by the manufacturer. The software update was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11674544, filed 2025-07

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2022 Peterbilt 579. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V915000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 22 MPH, the brakes failed to activate. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure with the brakes was caused by a loss of communication between the ECM and the ECU. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761348, filed 2026-09

Suspension: “I would like to talk to you about my truck issue . I bought the truck Peterbilt 579 2022 from golden state Peterbilt fresno ca on 03/03/2021. When I drove the truck I realized it was pulling to the right. I immediately informed the dealership about this issue. I drove the truck about 200 miles to make sure there was something wrong with the truck, so I left the truck at the dealership on 03/04/21 to fix it. The company has claimed to have repaired the truck three times since then but the truck has not been repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404394, filed 2021-03

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 220,536 and 220,536 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 220,536 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20212023202532026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 15 recalls for the 2022 Peterbilt 579 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 109 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 109 bulletins →

Other model years of the Peterbilt 579

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20227220,53615———Not enough data
20205264,7866———Not enough data
2018736,37514———Not enough data

All Peterbilt 579 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Peterbilt 579 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2022 Peterbilt 579 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Peterbilt 579 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2022 Peterbilt 579 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Peterbilt 579 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 220,536 miles and the middle half falls between 220,536 and 220,536 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.