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1989-1991 · 3 model years

Sterling 827 Problems by year

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Sterling 827 across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4), while 1991 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age19894 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1989
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

827 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19911000Seats & seat beltsA
19903000Seats & seat beltsC
19894001Seats & seat beltsD

Most common 827 problems

Latest 827 complaints

1989 Sterling 827Seats & seat belts

The front passenger seat belt will not latch under normal insertion. Has to be forced to latch, then it is hard to unlatch. *Ak

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 803747
1989 Sterling 827Lights

While driving headlights go out without warning. Please give more information.*Ak

Filed Exterior lightingNHTSA 800546
1991 Sterling 827Seats & seat belts

Drivers side motorized seat belt activates and returns to its original position, without interference from driver. Tt

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 977772

Questions about the Sterling 827

Which Sterling 827 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1989 (4), 1990 (3), 1991 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1989 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Sterling 827 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1991 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 827 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Sterling 827 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (5), brakes (1), electrical system (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Sterling 827 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Sterling 827 model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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