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Sterling L-Line problems by year

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Sterling L-Line since 2001, and 27 recalls have been issued. The 2007 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and steering problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
27
Worst year
2007
Model years
2001-2009

Sterling L-Line years to avoid

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

Best Sterling L-Line years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Sterling L-Line complaints by model year

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

20012003200520072009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Sterling L-Line problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Body
    1

Sterling L-Line problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2009-150
2007-3Fuel system80
2005-1Suspension80
2003-1Steering30
2001-1Body20

Recalls 27

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Questions about the Sterling L-Line

What years of the Sterling L-Line should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Sterling L-Line?

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

What is the most common problem with the Sterling L-Line?

Steering, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (2) and tires (1).

How many recalls does the Sterling L-Line have?

27 recalls between 2001 and 2009. The 2008 model year has the most, with 11.

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