Passenger side motorized seat belt stick/seized.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Sterling 827 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Sterling 827 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1989 has 4 and the 1991 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 827 year, for its age
#167 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Sterling 827 problems
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No recalls for the 1990 Sterling 827
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Sterling 827. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1990 Sterling 827
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT STICKS. *SD
ABS FAILED 3 TIMES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER. *AK
Sterling 827: every year compared
All 827 yearsQuestions about the 1990 Sterling 827
Does the 1990 Sterling 827 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Sterling 827 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Sterling 827?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Sterling 827 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 1, 1994 and the latest on January 26, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Sterling 827 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Sterling 827 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Sterling 827 years have the most complaints?
1989 (4), 1990 (3), 1991 (1). See every Sterling 827 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Sterling 827 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data