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2001-2022 · 22 model years

Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 across 22 model years, and it has 73 recalls. The 2017 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the lights.

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Most complaints for its age20172 complaints · 7 recallsSee the 2017
Complaints
2
Recalls
73
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Sprinter 3500 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
202101100-F
202001700-F
201903600-F
20180800-D
20172700Electrical systemD
201601100-F
20150900-D
20140500-C
20130500-C
20120300-B
20110200-A
20100400-C
20090400-C
20080600-D
20070600-D
20060200-A
20050200-A
20040200-A
20030400-C
20020300-B
20010100-A

Most common Sprinter 3500 problems

Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls 73

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 3500 complaints

2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500Other & unknown

At 5,600 miles, traveling west bound on i-68 in western maryland near exit 62. Sprinter dangerously and uncontrollably accelerated and decelerated rapidly shifted gears. I shifted into neutral and drifted to an off ramp. Dash lights indicated three problems abs, swerve, check engine light and traction control. Shut down engine and restarted - same result. Disconnected battery then reconnected - same result. Connected a scanner which indicated right rear wheel speed sensor failure. Contacted selling dealer...

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shop manager and was advised there was no work-around and stated I should have it towed to nearest freightliner dealer in approximately 70 miles away. After driving very slowly to a safe area, I inspected the right rear wheel assembly and noted two connectors on each side, checked for tightness and inspected the wiring for damage, but none observed. After checking blogs on my smart phone, I discovered this is a common problem with sprinters from 2010 to 2017 and commenters noted that mercedes states the vendors changed alloys on the sensors as the root cause of the issue. Typical repair costs were indicated to be $350 to $400, and many commenters stated they had paid for multiple sensors and one commenter stated the abs module was replaced under warranty in his case following several sensor replacements. Bottom line, mercedes needs to own responsibility for their failure and replace all four sensors without cost to the owners (aka recall). The dangerous unwanted acceleration could cost lives and extensive property damage. The vehicle is out of service tfn awaiting selling dealer response.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11363739
2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500Electrical systemLights

Left taillight works only sometimes. As recall on previos recalls. Left taillight sometimes works and is getting water in system. Very dim when does work. *Dt *as

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11185506

Questions about the Freightliner Sprinter 3500

Which Freightliner Sprinter 3500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2017 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2017 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Freightliner Sprinter 3500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001, 2004, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Sprinter 3500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), lights (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 73 recalls across all Freightliner Sprinter 3500 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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