Total Complaints
1 filings
STERLING 9500 · model year
2007 STERLING 9500
1 NHTSA complaints, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007STERLING9500 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 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 9500 is tires with 1 filings. 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 5 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 9500. 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.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
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 |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
Recalls (5)
12V07400028/02/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT
10V34100027/07/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL
20V21400014/04/2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Ca
09V40000008/10/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD15 EPA07 ENGINES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GRID HEATERS. INCREASED INTERNAL GRID HEATER RESISTANCE CAUSED BY IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SCREWS MAY MELT THE SOLDER ON THE GR
11V14600003/03/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AI
Recent Complaints
20101126TIRES
I HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON 9/8/2010. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR FROM HOUSTON TO GALVESTON TX. THE HOLE CAP CAME OF THE TIRE LIKE IT WAS A USED RECAP TIRE. THE TIRE CRACKED THE HOOD AS WELL AS THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND THE WHEEL WELL COVER IT ALSO THREW THE HOOD OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE TIRE GOT REPLACED BUT THE REST OF THE DAMAGES ARE STILL PENDING. AFTER MY TIRE BLOWOUT THERE HAS BEEN 3 OTHER DRIVERS WHO'VE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING ON THOSE TIRES ANYMORE. I HAVE CONTACTED MICHELIN TO HAVE THEM BUY THE TIRES BACK AND PAY FOR MY REPAIRS BUT NOTHING IS HAPPENING JET. MICHELIN CLEARLY HAS A DEFECTIVE TIRE ON THIS ONE AND I WANT TO MAKE CLEAR THAT ANYTHING THAT MAY HAPPEN TO ME OR ANYONE ELSE DUE TO THIS TIRES IS ON MICHELIN BECAUSE THEY ARE TELLING ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS TIRE WHEN WE IN A SMALL GROUP HAVE BLOWN 4 OUT OF 5 EQUAL TIRES. *TR
Mileage: 222,250
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 STERLING 9500 have?▼
The 2007 STERLING 9500 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 STERLING 9500?▼
Yes, the 2007 STERLING 9500 has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 STERLING 9500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 STERLING 9500 is TIRES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2007 STERLING 9500 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.
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