Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 71 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Sprinter 2500, across 22 model years (2001–2022). The 2020 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Freightliner Sprinter 2500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sprinter 2500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2020 Sprinter 2500: 7 complaints, 17 recalls
- 2003 Sprinter 2500: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2008 Sprinter 2500: 5 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Sprinter 2500: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2016 Sprinter 2500: 1 complaint, 9 recalls
- 2022 Sprinter 2500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 2500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Sprinter 2500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2021 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 12 | — | — | |
| 2020 Sprinter 2500 | 7 | 17 | — | Engine | |
| 2019 Sprinter 2500 | 4 | 36 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 7 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2017 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2016 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 9 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Sprinter 2500 | 4 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2013 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Sprinter 2500 | 4 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2008 Sprinter 2500 | 5 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2006 Sprinter 2500 | 3 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 Sprinter 2500 | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 Sprinter 2500 | 6 | 5 | — | Engine | |
| 2002 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2001 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Sprinter 2500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2020 (7), 2003 (6), 2008 (5). 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 2500?
Air Bags, with 9 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?
71 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.