- The problem
- On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
- The risk
- Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Sprinter 2500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Sprinter 2500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2004 for the valve.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 2500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Sprinter 2500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2002 Sprinter 2500 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All 2500 yearsQuestions about the 2002 Sprinter 2500
Does the 2002 Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Sprinter 2500: valve (December 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Sprinter 2500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Sprinter 2500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 86 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Sprinter 2500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Sprinter 2500 years have the most complaints?
2006 (4), 2005 (3), 2007 (2). See every Sprinter 2500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Sprinter 2500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data