Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 357 peaked in 2001, with 19 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2000 Peterbilt 357
Truck, Other, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 24, 2001 to Apr 25, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year768k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints199.5 times the median 2000 truck
Severity index5.32000 trucks average 7.8
First 24 months19Complaints in its first two years
Components
37% of complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 357 name steering
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
7 recall campaigns cover the 2000 Peterbilt 357
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V-125 | Apr 1, 2003 | On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the… | Suspension | 154 | Part replacement |
| 02V-037-003 | Jul 15, 2002 | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles | Steering | 4,513 | Part replacement |
| 01V-140-006 | Aug 28, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles | Steering | 2,294 | Part replacement |
| 01V-179 | Jun 5, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks | Latches and locks | 52,500 | Repair or modification |
| 01V-167-001 | May 17, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits | Suspension | 390 | Part replacement |
| 01V-066 | Mar 7, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks | Steering | 1,755 | Part replacement |
| 01V-054 | Feb 22, 2001 | Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles | Seat belts | 6,623 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2000 Peterbilt 357
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
19 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
AIR LINES HAVE NO INSULATION, CAUSING LINES TO RUB THROUGH FRAME AND WEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886779 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
PETERBILT TRUCK # 56. AIR LINES HAVE NO INSULATION, CAUSING LINES TO RUB THROUGH FRAME AND WEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886776 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
PETERBILT TRUCK # 55. AIR LINES HAVE NO INSULATION, CAUSING LINES TO RUB THROUGH FRAME AND WEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886773 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
PETERBILT TRUCK#54. AIR LINES HAVE NO INSULATION, CAUSING LINES TO RUB THROUGH FRAME AND WEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886771 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
PETERBILT TRUCK# 53. THE AIR LINES HAVE NO INSULATION, CAUSING THE LINES TO RUB THROUGH FRAME AND WEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886769 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
PETERBILT TRUCK # 52. AIR LINES HAVE NO INSULATION, CAUSING LINES TO RUB THROUGH FRAME AND WEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886767 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTLinkages
PETERBILT TRUCK # 54. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886756 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTLinkages
PETERBILT TRUCK # 55. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886754 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTLinkages
PETERBILT TRUCK # 53. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 886753 - Filed Apr 25, 2001Oakville, CTLinkages
PETERBILT TRUCK # 52. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886752 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTLinkages
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NHTSA complaint 886667 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTLinkages
TRUCK# 57. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH BECAUSE OF THE RUBBING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886664 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTLinkages
TRUCK# 56. FRONT STEERING LINES ARE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND HAVE STARTED TO WEAR THROUGH DUE TO RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886663 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTAir suspension system
TRUCK # 57. FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING HOLES ARE LARGER THAN STUDS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886662 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTAir suspension system
TRUCK 56. FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING HOLES ARE LARGER THAN STUDS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR TRUCK.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886653 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTCoil springs
TRUCK# 55. FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING HOLES ARE LARGER THAN STUDS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR TRUCK.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886650 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTAir suspension systemCrash
TRUCK # 54. FRONT MOUNTING HOLES ARE LARGER THAN STUDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THEM, AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886649 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTAir suspension system
TRUCK # 53. FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING HOLES ARE LARGER THAN STUDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED TRUCK.*AK
NHTSA complaint 886647 - Filed Apr 24, 2001Oakville, CTAir suspension system
TRUCK # 52. FRONT MOUNTING HOLES ARE LARGER THAN STUDS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND INSPECETED VEHICLE.'*AK
NHTSA complaint 886645
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter. - 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information. - 11-001 May 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements. - 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage. - 01-075 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor. - 34-066 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs. - 34-077 Apr 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion. - 13-049 Jan 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version. - 03-064 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.