Peterbilt Model 220 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2017 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 5 safety recalls on file for the Peterbilt Model 220, across 5 model years (2009–2014). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2014, with 1 complaints
2009: 0200902010: 0201002012: 0201202013: 0201302014: 120141

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Peterbilt Model 220 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Model 220 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2014 Model 220: 1 complaint, 4 recalls

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 Model 220 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure111

All Peterbilt Model 220 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2014 Model 22014—Structure
2013 Model 22004——
2012 Model 22003——
2010 Model 22001——
2009 Model 22001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Peterbilt Model 220 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (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 Model 220?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt Model 220 have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.