2015 Peterbilt 320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Peterbilt 320. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-452 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 16, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Peterbilt 320 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2015 Peterbilt 320 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.

90%repaired · 2024 Q4

Suspension: multiple axle

Recall 22V-939 · Dec 16, 2022 · 15,658 vehicles · 14,023 repaired

Risk. An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

55%repaired · 2023 Q2

Steering: column

Recall 21V-004 · Jan 11, 2021 · 1,021 vehicles · 562 repaired

Risk. If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

15%repaired · 2020 Q4

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 19V-452 · Jun 14, 2019 · 343 vehicles · 51 repaired

Risk. Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-309 · May 26, 2015 · 4,823 vehicles

Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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80%repaired · 2017 Q3

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 15V-108 · Feb 24, 2015 · 5,141 vehicles · 4,124 repaired

Risk. Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2016 Q2

Disc: caliper

Recall 15V-051 · Jan 30, 2015 · 106 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-086 · Feb 18, 2014 · 2,019 vehicles

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2015 vs. every other 320 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 320 median. How we score

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