2002 Freightliner Sprinter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter. That is the most of any Sprinter model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 700 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Freightliner Sprinter problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | 700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | 78,887 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 13% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 43,865 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Freightliner Sprinter recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire valve failure (PE04066) — opened Sep 21, 2004, closed Feb 2, 2005, led to recall 04V600000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We purchased several 2002 freightliner sprinters and have had many problems including 2 engine replacements. These vehicles are just out of the 6,00 mile warranty. The chrysler corp assisted on the repairs 2 however we now have a 3rd vehicle that has 71543 miles on it and the chrysler corp is…
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating uphill at various speeds in various road conditions, there was a vibration physically felt through the floorboard. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the torque arm converter and plate needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not…
I have had four separate occasions when the egr valve on my sprinter has leaked oil all over the motor and had to be replaced. The cost for this repair is now over $500.00 each occurrence. The average mileage for this failure is 25,000 miles. Not right for a mercedes benz product that doesn't have…
Dt: the consumer has 2002 freightliner sprinter van had a carrier bearing on the driveshaft which seized and spinned out. The consumer took the driveshaft to a repair shop to have it checked. The mechanic suggested that the consumer replace the driveshaft. The consumer made several calls to the…
Transmission problem. I have experienced the following problem on different types of terrain, but it has been most common in areas with steep hills. After accellerating to maintain speed while climbing a steep incline and feathering the throtle as the hill is topped, the (automatic) transmission…
Other Freightliner Sprinter years
← 2001 Sprinter · 2004 Sprinter →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sprinter | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 Sprinter | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Sprinter | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 Sprinter | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.