Peterbilt 579 vs Lincoln Mark VII
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 | Lincoln Mark VII |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 137 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2026 | 1984–1998 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 7 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.4% | 29.9% |
Peterbilt 579 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
20.0%
Electrical System
10
18.2%
Brakes
7
12.7%
Steering
5
9.1%
Tires
5
9.1%
Suspension
4
7.3%
Engine & Cooling
3
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.6%
Lincoln Mark VII by year
What breaks
Electrical System
26
19.0%
Brakes
22
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
10.2%
Suspension
11
8.0%
Lights
11
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.1%