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Sterling LT years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Sterling LT since 2000, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2000 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Worst year
2000
Model years
2000-2006

Sterling LT years to avoid

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

Best Sterling LT years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Sterling LT complaints by model year

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

20002006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Sterling LT problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Sterling LT problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-1Suspension10
2000-2Brakes11

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Sterling LT

What years of the Sterling LT should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Sterling LT?

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

What is the most common problem with the Sterling LT?

Suspension, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (1) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the Sterling LT have?

3 recalls between 2000 and 2006. The 2007 model year has the most, with 1.

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