Peterbilt 379 vs Saturn Relay
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Peterbilt 379 | Saturn Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 76 | 190 |
| Model years covered | 1991–2007 | 2005–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 27.6% | 4.7% |
Peterbilt 379 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
12
15.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
11.8%
Suspension
8
10.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
10.5%
Electrical System
6
7.9%
Steering
6
7.9%
Body & Structure
6
7.9%
Tires
5
6.6%
Saturn Relay by year
What breaks
Brakes
49
25.8%
Electrical System
30
15.8%
Body & Structure
19
10.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks
14
7.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
13
6.8%
Stability & Traction Control
13
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
5.3%
Lights
10
5.3%