Peterbilt 320 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 33 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt 320, across 29 model years (1995–2023). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Peterbilt 320 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 320 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Peterbilt 320 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Peterbilt 320 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 320 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 320 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2019 320 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2018 320 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2017 320 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2016 320 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2015 320 | 0 | 9 | — | — | |
| 2014 320 | 1 | 6 | — | Steering | |
| 2013 320 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2012 320 | 1 | 5 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2011 320 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 320 | 1 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2009 320 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2008 320 | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2007 320 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2006 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 320 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2004 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 320 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 320 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 320 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2000 320 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1999 320 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1998 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 320 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Peterbilt 320 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (1), 2012 (1), 2010 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Peterbilt 320?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 320 have?
33 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.