VehicleVerdict

Peterbilt Conventional years to avoid

Across 1973–1996, no single Conventional year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1995 drew the most complaints; 1975 the fewest.

10

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

1973–1996

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Peterbilt Conventional NHTSA complaints by model year6 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1993: 1 complaints1995: 6 complaints1996: 3 complaints
Peterbilt Conventional NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Conventional year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199630
199560
199310
197501
197404
197301

Common questions

What is the best year for the Peterbilt Conventional?

By complaint volume, 1975 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Conventional years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt Conventional have?

Across all model years, the Conventional has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.