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2006 Sterling LTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Sterling LT, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage46kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Sterling LT 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
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2006 Sterling LT 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

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 05V-551 · Dec 6, 2005 · 500 vehicles

Risk. DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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

2006 vs. every other LT 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 LT median. How we score

'98'99'00'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LT owners report

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

I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU THAT THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE HENDRICKSON HAULMAX SUSPENSION USED ON MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. IN MY CASE THE BOLSTER SPRINGS BEGAN TO LEAN TO ONE SIDE OF MY TRUCK, AND THE BOLTS ON THE WHOLE SUSPENSION WOULD NEVER STAY TIGHT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…
Complaint 10202175 · Sep 7, 2007 · 46,000 miles

Own a 2006 LT?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.