Freightliner Sterling Acterra Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 6, 2013 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Freightliner Sterling Acterra, across 1 model years (2005–2005). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Freightliner Sterling Acterra years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Sterling Acterra model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 Sterling Acterra: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Freightliner Sterling Acterra problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure110

All Freightliner Sterling Acterra model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2005 Sterling Acterra11—Structure

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Frequently asked questions

Which Freightliner Sterling Acterra years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Freightliner Sterling Acterra?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Sterling Acterra have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.