1999 Freightliner Sterling Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sterling years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Freightliner Sterling. That is the most of any Sterling model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). 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 1999 Freightliner Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Freightliner Sterling recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
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
- Abs corrosion extends stopping dist (EA02036) — opened Dec 11, 2002, closed Jan 26, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Plastic radiator cracks due to normal vibration. Please provide further information. *ak
Other Freightliner Sterling years
← 1998 Sterling · 2000 Sterling →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Sterling | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Sterling | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner Sterling?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner Sterling?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Freightliner Sterling a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sterling model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.