Total Complaints
4 filings
STERLING 360 · model year
2007 STERLING 360
4 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007STERLING360 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 360 is fuel system, other with 2 filings, followed by fuel system, diesel (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2007 360. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
Recalls (3)
09V45200024/11/2009
EQUIPMENT
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 STERLING 360 VEHICLES. THE WEATHER RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS IS INSUFFICIENT. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, THE RUBBER CUSHIONS DETERIORATE AND CRACK.
07V00900016/01/2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE VACUUM HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT WALL THICKNESS ALLOWING THE HOSE TO COLLAPSE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. COLLAPSE OF THE VACUUM HOSE COULD REDUCE BRAKE BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS.
12V57600011/12/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2007 Sterling 360 trucks manufactured from January 25, 2006, through January 22, 2007; and equipped with an EPA04 4M50 engine. The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may
Recent Complaints
20130228FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
STERLING 360. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION COST TO FIX VEHICLES. *SMD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE SOMEONE COME TO THE FACILITY TO REPAIR THE TRUCKS, AS THE TIME TO GET TO THE DEALER WAS WELL OVER THREE HOURS.
20130228FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
STERLING 360. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION COST TO FIX VEHICLES. *SMD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE SOMEONE COME TO THE FACILITY TO REPAIR THE TRUCKS, AS THE TIME TO GET TO THE DEALER WAS WELL OVER THREE HOURS.
20100128FireFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TW*
20080605FireFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
STERLING TOW TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE, THE TURBO BLEW. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 STERLING 360 have?▼
The 2007 STERLING 360 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 STERLING 360?▼
Yes, the 2007 STERLING 360 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 STERLING 360?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 STERLING 360 is FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Is the 2007 STERLING 360 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.