Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 38 safety recalls on file for the Freightliner Sprinter 4500, across 8 model years (2015–2022). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is lane departure.
Freightliner Sprinter 4500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sprinter 4500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Sprinter 4500: 1 complaint, 34 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 4500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Freightliner Sprinter 4500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2020 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 17 | — | — | |
| 2019 Sprinter 4500 | 1 | 34 | — | Lane Departure | |
| 2018 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2017 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Freightliner Sprinter 4500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (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 4500?
Lane Departure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 4500 have?
38 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.