Sterling Acterra problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Sterling Acterra (2005–2012).

Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20052006200720082009201020112012
NHTSA complaints per Sterling Acterra model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Sterling Acterra model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Sterling Acterra recalls

  • Recall 19V370000May 14, 2019741 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 11V455000Aug 31, 201143 vehiclesModel years 2005–2012

    Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 11V173000Mar 15, 201150 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.

  • Recall 10V472000Oct 8, 201058 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.

  • Recall 10V341000Jul 27, 20105,743 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 10V322000Jul 13, 20106,325 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Other Sterling models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology