1999 Sterling 825Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Sterling 825, most often about the exterior lighting. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 14, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Sterling 825 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1999 Sterling 825 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other 825 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 825 median. How we score

'87'88'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 825 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PERFORM INSPECTIONS OF TRUCKS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIAS BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF TERMINALS PROGRAM.I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY SEVERAL OWNERS OF FORD AND STERLING TRUCKS WHO OPERATE IN RESTRICTED AIRPORT ROADS,THAT REQUIRE FOUR WAY FLASHERS BE USED.WITH FLASHERS TURNED ON,AND BRAKES…
Complaint 707531 · Jun 14, 1999

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