Freightliner Sprinter 1500 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 16, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 39 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Sprinter 1500, across 9 model years (2015–2023). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is visibility.

Peak: 2023, with 1 complaints
2015: 0201502016: 0201602017: 0201702018: 0201802019: 0201902020: 0202002021: 0202102022: 0202202023: 120231

n = 1 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Freightliner Sprinter 1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Sprinter 1500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2023 Sprinter 1500: 1 complaint, 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 1500 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Visibility110

All Freightliner Sprinter 1500 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 Sprinter 150010—Visibility
2022 Sprinter 150001——
2021 Sprinter 1500012——
2020 Sprinter 1500017——
2019 Sprinter 1500034——
2018 Sprinter 150006——
2017 Sprinter 150001——
2016 Sprinter 150001——
2015 Sprinter 150001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Freightliner Sprinter 1500 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (1). 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 1500?

Visibility, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 1500 have?

39 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.