2002 Freightliner Sterling Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sterling years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Freightliner Sterling. That is the most of any Sterling model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Freightliner Sterling recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Freightliner Sterling.
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.
The right front tie rod snapped, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb
Other Freightliner Sterling years
← 2001 Sterling · 2004 Sterling →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Sterling | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Sterling | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Sterling | 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 2002 Freightliner Sterling?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner Sterling?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.