Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Peterbilt 362
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Peterbilt 362 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Peterbilt 362. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V037003 PACCAR/ARVINMERITOR/TRW TIE ROD ENDS (20EDL) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V140006 PACCAR/TRW TIE ROD ENDS (20EDL) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V179000 PACCAR/PETERBILT/CAB DOORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V044005 PACCAR/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $20,000–$35,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Peterbilt 362 has limited complaint data, but does have four recall campaigns mainly involving steering components and door latches. Without owner complaints, failure patterns aren't fully known.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tie rod assembly | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Door latches | Unknown | $150–$350 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and adjustment
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant level and condition check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Inspection of belts and hoses
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering play
- Door latch sticking
- Noise from front suspension
- Vibration during steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Peterbilt 362 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.