2007 Peterbilt 357 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs
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2007 Peterbilt 357: Quick Overview
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2007 Peterbilt 357 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2007 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 357 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Truck |
| Category | Medium Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | DENTON |
Dimensions
| Doors | - |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 14.6-L L-6 Diesel |
| Engine Size | 14.6L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | - |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | 6x4 |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2007 Peterbilt 357 Have?
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How long will the 2007 Peterbilt 357 last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2007 Peterbilt 357 Prices and Market Value
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2007 Peterbilt 357 Cost of Ownership
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2007 Peterbilt 357 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
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City Mileage
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Highway Mileage
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2007 Peterbilt 357 Recalls & Defects
Suspension
Recall date
2006-12-21
Recall no.
06v490000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Some Peterbilt Trucks, Certain Parts Used IN THE AIR Suspensions Have A High Copper Content Causing Premature Failure.
Consequence
Failure Could Cause Erratic Vehicle Handling Which CAN Cause A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect And, When Necessary, Replace THE Defective Parts. THE Recall Began ON January 17, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Paccar/Peterbilt Recall NO. 1206d.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://www.safercar.gov.
Power Train:axle Assembly
Recall date
2007-03-22
Recall no.
07v132000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Trucks, THE Axle Housings MAY Have Been Manufactured With Steel That WAS OUT OF Specification Which Could Result IN A Fatigue Failure Over Time.
Consequence
IF A Fatigue Failure Occurs and IS Left Unattended, THE Axle MAY Lock UP or THE END OF THE Axle Could Come Off, Which MAY Result IN A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Axles Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON MAY 9, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 425-828-5440 and Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth Recall NO. 07kw4 & Peterbilt Recall NO. 107c.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Parking Brake
Recall date
2007-06-27
Recall no.
07v276000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Trucks Equipped With Bendix Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valves. THE Internal Rubber Check Valve MAY Leak Causing A Delay IN THE Application OF THE Spring Brakes TO Park THE Vehicle After THE Operator Pulls THE Dash Valve Button.
Consequence
This Could Delay or Failure IN Applying THE Parking Brakes Potentially Resulting IN A Vehicle Roll Away.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A Check Valve Repair KIT FOR THE Affected Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valve Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON August 22, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt AT 940-591-4201.
Notes
Petterbilt Recall NO. 607g. Customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Recall date
2008-03-04
Recall no.
08v099000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling 130 MY 2005-2007 Kenworth C500, T800, W900, and Peterbilt Models 357 and 379 Tractor Trailers Equipped With Fabco Slack Adjusters ON Sisu Axles. THE Slack Adjusters MAY Fail AS A Result OF A Fatigue Crack Rendering THE Slack Adjuster Inoperative. This Could Reduce Braking Effectiveness.
Consequence
Reduction IN Braking Capacity Could Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Slack Adjusters Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 21, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5440 and Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth Recall NO. 08kw2 and Peterbilt Recall NO. 208c.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Trailer Hitches
Recall date
2008-03-10
Recall no.
08v104000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling 318 MY 2007-2009 Kenworth T800, W900, and Peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 Trucks Equipped With Premier Trailer Hitch Assemblies. THE Pintle Hitch Assemblies MAY Have Been Manufactured IN A Manner Resulting IN A Reduction OF Fatigue Strength OF THE Pivot Pins.
Consequence
This Reduction OF Fatigue Strength Could Cause THE Pivot PIN TO Crack and Eventually Break, Causing THE Trailer TO Detach From THE Truck While IN Motion, Which Could Cause A Crash That Could Result IN Personal Injury or Death.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Potentially Defective Pivot PIN Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON April 18, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 1-425-828-5440 or Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth Recall NO. 08kw4 and Peterbilt Recall No.208d.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Power Train:axle Assembly
Recall date
2010-12-13
Recall no.
10v634000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2008 Kenworth and Peterbilt Vehicles Manufactured From February 2, 2006 Through April 30, 2007. THE Bearing Surfaces OF THE Extended Lube Universal Joint That Attaches THE Inter-Axle Driveline TO THE Drive Axle MAY Become Prematurely Worn DUE TO Breakdown OF Lubrication And/Or Excessive Heat. Prematurely Worn Bearing Surfaces MAY Result IN THE U-joint Becoming Loose And/Or Binding. This Condition MAY Result IN Universal Joint Failure, Allowing THE Inter-axle Driveline TO Detach From THE Axle.
Consequence
Detachment OF THE Driveline From THE Axle MAY Cause THE Vehicle TO Lose Power and Become Disabled IN THE Roadway. Also, THE Driveline Could Drop From THE Vehicle Into THE Roadway Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Paccar IS Working With ITS Supplier TO Remedy THE Vehicles Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During February 2011. Owners MAY Contact Kenworth AT 425-828-5440 and Peterbilt AT 940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth Recall NO. 10kwl & Peterbilt Recall NO. 1201f.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Equipment:other:labels
Recall date
2013-11-25
Recall no.
13v593000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 Trucks Manufactured From April 3, 2003, Through October 25, 2013 and Equipped With Tri-Drive Rear Axles and A TAG or Pusher Axle. THE Affected Vehicles MAY BE Missing Required Information From THE Certification Label, Specifically THE TAG or Pusher Axle THE Gross Axle Weight Rating, Suitable Tire and RIM Information, and Recommended Tire Pressure Information. Without This Information, THE Vehicles DO NOT Comply With THE Requirements OF 49 C.f.r. Part 567, "certification."
Consequence
AS A Result, THE Axles MAY BE Overloaded or THE Wrong Tires Could BE Installed or THE Tires Could BE Improperly Inflated. All OF These Issues Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Certification Labels Missing THE Necessary Information. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin IN January 2014. Customers CAN Contact Peterbilt AT 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's Number FOR This Campaign IS 1113-f.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Tires
Recall date
2015-03-06
Recall no.
15v132000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 Trucks Manufactured July 25, 2005, TO February 26, 2016. THE Affected Vehicles MAY BE Equipped With Tire and RIM Certification Labels That List A Tire Pressure Below THE Actual Correct Amount. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 120, "tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information FOR Motor Vehicles With A Gvwr OF More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds)."
Consequence
IF THE Tires ARE Underinflated DUE TO THE Incorrect Inflation Pressure Listed ON THE Label, THE Truck MAY NOT BE Able TO Carry THE Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Load Listed Without Experiencing Tire Failure Which Would Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners and Mail Them A Corrected Tire and RIM Certification Label, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 19, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 215-d.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Equipment:other:labels
Recall date
2015-03-06
Recall no.
15v132000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 Trucks Manufactured July 25, 2005, TO February 26, 2016. THE Affected Vehicles MAY BE Equipped With Tire and RIM Certification Labels That List A Tire Pressure Below THE Actual Correct Amount. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 120, "tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information FOR Motor Vehicles With A Gvwr OF More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds)."
Consequence
IF THE Tires ARE Underinflated DUE TO THE Incorrect Inflation Pressure Listed ON THE Label, THE Truck MAY NOT BE Able TO Carry THE Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Load Listed Without Experiencing Tire Failure Which Would Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners and Mail Them A Corrected Tire and RIM Certification Label, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 19, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Peterbilt Customer Service AT 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's Number FOR This Recall IS 215-d.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2007 Peterbilt 357 Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
2007 Peterbilt 357 Insurance
Insurance for a 2007 Peterbilt 357 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Truck with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2007 Peterbilt 357 Compare to Other Truck?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2007 Peterbilt 357 a Good Truck?
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