AI DamageSterling 825: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Sterling 825 across 2 model years: 3 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 3 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1987–1988
- automatic, 4-speed 1987–1988
- manual, 5-speed 1987–1988
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I perform inspections of trucks required to comply with californias biennial inspection of terminals program.I've been informed by several owners of ford and sterling trucks who operate in restricted airport roads,that require four way flashers be used.with flashers turned on,and brakes applied,flashing is…
Owner received recall notice for the ignition. Called manufacturer and was told they were only replacing the sub harness. Recall# 87v177000.
Drivers side seat belt came undone while driving, had replaced. Tt
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.