Sterling Acterra years to avoid
No model year of the Sterling Acterra stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Sterling Acterra years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Sterling Acterra complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Sterling Acterra problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension3
- Acceleration2
- Visibility1
- Transmission1
- Locks1
- Lights1
- Engine1
Sterling Acterra problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | 1 | Engine | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 7 | 2 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Transmission | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Suspension | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Lights | 6 | 0 |
Recalls 40
Questions about the Sterling Acterra
What years of the Sterling Acterra should you avoid?
No single model year of the Sterling Acterra has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Sterling Acterra?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Sterling Acterra?
Suspension, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (2) and visibility (1).
How many recalls does the Sterling Acterra have?
40 recalls between 2002 and 2008. The 2000 model year has the most, with 17.
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