2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sterling Acterra years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Risk: This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front wheel separation (RQ07003) — opened Dec 5, 2007, closed Mar 26, 2008, led to recall 08V137000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After having the tow truck for about three years, the dash of the tow truck began to break everywhere up to split in several places of the same. A few months ago the fuse box fell off causing the impact to the foot of a customer who was mounted on the tow truck at the time. There is any chance that…
Other Freightliner Sterling Acterra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Freightliner Sterling Acterra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sterling Acterra model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.