2021 Peterbilt 320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Peterbilt 320. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-004 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 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.

2 recalls

2021 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 →

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

2021 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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