How many recalls does the 1999 Sterling 825 have?

The 1999 Sterling 825 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Sterling 825 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 Sterling 825?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

1999 Sterling 825 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Sterling 825. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information 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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Sterling 825 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.