CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Sterling Acterra has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
2003 Sterling Acterra recalls
Most common 2003 Sterling Acterra problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 STERLING ACTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DESTROYED A NEARBY FENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V272000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING), BUT THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED IN 2009 AND 2011.THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
DT: CONTACT RECEIVED MANUFACTURER RECALL FL-424 SAYING TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO A DEALER. WHEN SHE CALLED DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT DEALER SAID HE NEEDED TO ORDER THE RECALL PART. WHEN SHE CALLED BACK HE SAID THAT PART WASN'T IN YET. THE THIRD TIME SHE CALLED DEALER SAID HE HAD NOT ORDERED THE PART YET, AND HE NEEDED TO SEE THE TRUCK FIRST BEFORE HE ORDERED THE PART, AND HE WAS GOING TO CHARGE CONTACT FOR TAKING THE CAR APART AND PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. ALSO, HE WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE THEM FOR THE PART IN ORDER TO GET THE PART OVERNIGHT. CONTACT DID NOT WANT WANT TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE HE WAS SAYING THAT IT WILL TAKE A WEEK TO GET THE WORK DONE. S
2003 Sterling Acterra questions
Does the 2003 Sterling Acterra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Sterling Acterra: Power Train:Axle Assembly; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Sterling Acterra?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Sterling Acterra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.