repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Peterbilt 220Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Peterbilt 220. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-554 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Peterbilt 220 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Peterbilt 220 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Peterbilt.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other 220 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 220 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Peterbilt 220, and the recalls they led to.
- Quarter Fender FailuresNo recall
Own a 2018 220?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.