Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Sterling A-Line
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Sterling A-Line has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V478000 DIESEL FUEL LEAK/DETROIT DIESEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V465000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V330000 ISOLATOR BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V366000 VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE/CATERPILLAR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V087000 AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE BODY/CATERPILLA NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V592000 STEERING GEARS/TRW NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V530000 FIFTH WHEEL LEVER PIVOT BOLTS/HOLLAND SIMPLEX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V333000 REAR WHEEL SPINDLE NUTS/AXILOK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V316000 REAR SUSPENSION CENTER CASTING/TUFTRAC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V306000 STEERING ARM/TIE ROD ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V302000 SR-7 SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLY/BENDIX/PARKER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Sterling A LINE is marred by several critical recalls including issues in the fuel system, electronic stability control, and engine cooling. These indicate potential reliability issues, adversely affecting overall ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| Electronic stability control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| Steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,800 | common |
| Rear suspension | 90,000–120,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| Braking system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Steering alignment
- Suspension check and service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel leaks near engine
- ESC warning light
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual exhaust smoke
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Sterling A-Line at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.