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2001-2022 · 22 model years

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 across 22 model years, and it has 71 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

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Most complaints for its age20161 complaint · 9 recallsSee the 2016
Complaints
5
Recalls
71
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Sprinter 2500 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20220100-A
202101200-F
202001700-F
201903600-F
20182700BrakesD
20170500-C
20161900Electrical systemD
20152800BrakesD
20140400-C
20130400-C
20120200-A
20110400-C
20100500-C
20090400-C
20080500-C
20070500-C
20060300-B
20050300-B
20040300-B
20030500-C
20020400-C
20010200-A

Most common Sprinter 2500 problems

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recalls 71

Power train: park pawl

22V796000124,305 vehicles affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause...

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Latest Sprinter 2500 complaints

2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500BrakesDriver assistance

Multiple Episodes of vigorous Sudden Application of Active Brake Assist, sometimes with a sudden dip, occasionally without a noticeable inciting issue. Often Occurs at Hiway speeds, on a narrow bridge with car slowing to 5 mph. At low speeds break assist may turn off and able to resume driving, sometimes requires restart of engine to clear brake assist. Drivers following behind are not happy when this unexpectedly happens, very unsafe. Atteeempts to deal with it through dealer have been unsuccessful or dis,issued.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11543624
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlBrakes

Vehicle was driving fine, then warning lights that ABS system was no longer functioning, cruse control inoiperable, "go to shop immediatly" with no apparent cause. I took it to a shop and they attached the electronic scanner which indicated "Front Right Speed Sensor failed". This is the second speed sensor that I have had replaced this year (the first was one of the rear speed sensors). I replaced the front right speed sensor this morning, but the system has not reset. I hate to drive the vehicle with the warnings still indicated and cruise control inoperable, but I have no choice.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Service brakesNHTSA 11538211
2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise control

The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear wheels would brake independently; as the failure persisted, the ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer; however, they could not grant a soon enough appointment. The contact stated that as he was coming to a stop with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated as the contact slammed on the brake pedal. He was then forced to...

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swerve out of the way of the vehicle in front of him as the vehicle continued to accelerate. The ABS fault warning light was then illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle returned to normal operation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11442305
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500Wheels & tires

I work for an expedite transport carrier. In my now close to 3 years driving two sprinter 2500's I have had 7 of the 10 rims fail. In each and every case the same problem developed. A hairline fracture has the rim losing air near where the valve stem hole was punched. I mentioned 10 rims as even one of the two spares failed. Imho this is a clear indication that this problem is not a wear and tear thing. After getting new tires last week along with a replacement rim I explained my problem to the tire technician. To...

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my surprise they found a leak in a rim that was supposed to be remounted. The owner of the transportation company I drive for also owns 3 mercedes 2500 sprinters and all 3 vehicles have had similar problems. I have now started collecting the defective rims. I have 3 along with photos of a 4th showing the liquid stop leak oozing from a fracture. These rims are not rusty and the technicians theory is that the hole stamping process for the valve stem has likely compromised the integrity of the steel near the hole. I believe that these rims ahould be replaced

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 11388957
2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500Steering

When we bought the van new from the dealer, I asked the dealer about the known power steering hose issue. The issue is that one of the power steering fluid hoses is too short & it works its way out of position until it pops off & fluid sprays out, resulting in a loss of steering control. I knew about it because there are many reports on the internet of the exact same problem. The dealer denied any knowledge of this issue. I went back for service a year later & showed them the hose slipping off, they did not care &...

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did nothing about it. Despite me diligently checking & repositioning the hose whenever it started to slip out of place, which was very frequently, it finally popped off on us while we were driving on a narrow twisty highway & we lost steering control. This is a very dangerous issue. In the attached photo, taken at the time of the incident, you can see the lower hose out of position, it should be where the upper hose is relative to the metal pipe.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11355666

Questions about the Freightliner Sprinter 2500

Which Freightliner Sprinter 2500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2015 (2), 2018 (2), 2016 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2016 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Freightliner Sprinter 2500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001, 2012, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Sprinter 2500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), electrical system (2), acceleration & cruise control (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 71 recalls across all Freightliner Sprinter 2500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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