Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 64 recalls on file for the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2005–2022).
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 64
- 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 3500 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2020 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2019 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | — |
| 2018 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2017 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2016 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2015 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — |
| 2014 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2013 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Brakes |
| 2011 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Lighting |
| 2010 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2009 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problem areas (all years)
- Brakes3 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control3 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain2 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion1 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls
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: 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: 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 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: If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, 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