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Freightliner Sterling problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Freightliner Sterling since 1999, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 1999 model year has 1 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
5
Worst year
1999
Model years
1999-2002

Freightliner Sterling years to avoid

No model year of the Freightliner Sterling stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Freightliner Sterling years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Freightliner Sterling complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19992002

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Freightliner Sterling problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    1
  • Engine
    1

Freightliner Sterling problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002-1Steering00
1999-1Engine10

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Freightliner Sterling

What years of the Freightliner Sterling should you avoid?

No single model year of the Freightliner Sterling has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Freightliner Sterling?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Freightliner Sterling?

Steering, with 1 complaints.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Sterling have?

5 recalls between 1999 and 2002. The 2000 model year has the most, with 4.

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