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Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Electrical problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Freightliner Sprinter 2500's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

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Electrical recalls

Electrical system: instrument cluster / panel

16V83300017,501 vehicles affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning...

Latest Sprinter 2500 electrical complaints

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

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