2003 Peterbilt 362 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2003 Peterbilt 362 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other 362 years?

362 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all 362 years to avoid →

Does the 2003 Peterbilt 362 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V410000SteeringOctober 20, 2003 · 1,187 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES, THE STEER AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A LONGITUDINAL CRACK IN THE STEER ARM.

Consequence

IF THE CRACK SHOULD PROPAGATE OVER TIME, THE BALL COULD BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.

2003 Peterbilt 362 — common questions

Is the 2003 Peterbilt 362 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Peterbilt 362 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2003 Peterbilt 362. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2003 compare to other 362 years?

Does the 2003 Peterbilt 362 have recalls?

2003 Peterbilt 362 — common questions

Is the 2003 Peterbilt 362 reliable?

Does the 2003 Peterbilt 362 have recalls?

Related