Peterbilt 579 vs Forest River Wildwood
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 579 | Forest River Wildwood |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 58 | 145 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2026 | 2000–2025 |
| Worst model year | — | 2022 |
| Best model year | — | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Tires |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.5% | 6.9% |
Peterbilt 579 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
12
20.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
19.0%
Brakes
8
13.8%
Steering
5
8.6%
Tires
5
8.6%
Suspension
4
6.9%
Engine & Cooling
3
5.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.4%
Forest River Wildwood by year
What breaks
Tires
36
24.8%
Equipment & Accessories
31
21.4%
Body & Structure
27
18.6%
Other & Unspecified
14
9.7%
Suspension
12
8.3%
Electrical System
10
6.9%
Wheels
8
5.5%
Brakes
4
2.8%