Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 63 recalls on file for the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2005–2022).
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 63
- Model years
- 18
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Freightliner Sprinter 2500 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2020 Sprinter 2500 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | Engine |
| 2019 Sprinter 2500 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | Brakes |
| 2018 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2017 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| 2015 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2014 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2013 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2010 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2009 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problem areas (all years)
- Engine5 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control4 complaints
- Electrical System4 complaints
- Brakes3 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech3 complaints
- Steering2 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires2 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers1 complaints
Complaint trend
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 recalls
Risk: Reduced stability increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the third-row seat mountings can fail, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Reduced vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the propeller shaft may damage the fuel tank during a crash, causing a leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged brake hose may leak brake fluid, extending the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A hydraulic fluid leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A display that is too bright can hinder the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Air in the brake system can result in extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed at higher speeds than the tire can withstand, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology