2001 Sterling L-LINEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Sterling L-LINE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage137kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Sterling L-LINE has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Electrical system

1Structure

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Electrical system	1	0
Structure	1	0

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

2 recalls

2001 Sterling L-LINE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 05V-126 · Mar 30, 2005 · 3,568 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN FAN BREAKAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Front: hub

Recall 03V-112 · Mar 21, 2003 · 5,716 vehicles

Risk. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Sterling.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other L-LINE 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 L-LINE median. How we score

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In owners' words

What L-LINE owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2001 STERLING LT9513 PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AND FUSE PANEL SUPPORTS BREAKING LOOSE RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL SHORTS. DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 76 EAST BOUND APROX. 2 MILES FROM THE RT. 8 INTERCHANGE WHEN WE HIT A " POT HOLE " A LARGE SNAP SOUND FOLLOWED BUT THE LOSE OF MY HEAD LIGHTS AND HEATER. I…
Complaint 10259156 · Feb 17, 2009 · 136,817 miles

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