Freightliner Sprinter Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Sprinter, across 5 model years (2001–2007). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Freightliner Sprinter years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sprinter model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Sprinter: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Sprinter: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 Sprinter: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Freightliner Sprinter problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Sprinter model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sprinter | 4 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 Sprinter | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Sprinter | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Sprinter | 8 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 Sprinter | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Sprinter years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (8), 2007 (4), 2005 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Freightliner Sprinter?
Air Bags, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.