Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Peterbilt 579
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Peterbilt 579 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V277000 Steering Fasteners May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V00N000 Methane Detection System May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V906000 Work Brake May Unintentionally Disengage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V199000 Driver not Warned when ABS Offline/FMVSS 121, 136 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V130000 Underhood Battery Jumper Cable May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V931000 Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V816000 Missing Reflex Reflectors on Markers/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V657000 Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Peterbilt 579 has several critical recalls, particularly related to steering and brake systems, which indicate potential reliability issues. While owner complaints are limited, the nature of recalls suggests significant maintenance may be required.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering fasteners | 50,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $900–$1,800 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
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 every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service annually
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and inspection every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering play or noise
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Electrical warning lights on dash
- Reduced engine performance
- Unusual tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Peterbilt 579 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.