VehicleVerdict

Peterbilt 520 years to avoid

Across 1990–2026, no single 520 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2020 drew the most complaints; 2026 the fewest.

4

Total complaints

24

Recall campaigns

1990–2026

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Every 520 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202602
202507
202408
202305
202204
202106
2020312
201918
201808
201705
201604
201503
201401
201301
201201
201101
201001
200901
200801
200701
200601
200501
200401
200301
200201
200101
200001
199901
199801
199701
199601
199501
199401
199301
199201
199101
199001

Common questions

What is the best year for the Peterbilt 520?

By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 520 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 520 have?

Across all model years, the 520 has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.