2002 Freightliner Sterling recalls and problems

The 2002 Freightliner Sterling has 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2002 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

0recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

ABS CORROSION EXTENDS STOPPING DIST

EA02036 · opened Dec 11, 2002 · closed Jan 26, 2004
Summary

THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE OF AN UNCOATED HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE DEGRADES AFTER EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS.WHEN THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE HAS DEGRADED IN FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES RELIABLY TO WARN THE OPERATOR TO HAVE THE ABS SYSTEM SERVICED.IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INQUIRY, FREIGHTLINER HAS ISSUED INFORMATION TO ALL AFFECTED OWNERS THAT ALERTS OWNERS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPONDING TO THE ILLUMINATED ABS WARNING LIGHT.FREIGHTLINER ADOPTED COATED ROTORS DURING 2002 (DATE VARIES BY MODEL). SINCE NEITHER ODI NOR FREIGHTLINER HAVE ACCURATE DATA TO FORECAST THE CORROSION RESISTANCE OF COATED ROTORS, ODI PLANS TO CONDUCT A FUTURE SURVEY AT FREIGHTLINER (IN 18-24 MONTHS) TO EVALUATE THE DURABILITY OF THE COATED ROTORS.

2002 vs. other Freightliner Sterling years

2002: 1 complaints20021

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Freightliner Sterling have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Freightliner Sterling. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner Sterling?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.