2005 Freightliner Sprinter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sprinter model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,687 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 1 | 50% | 14,687 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Freightliner Sprinter recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When traveling in hot weather and running both the front and rear air conditioner, the vehicle stalls. The stalling occurs within minutes and up to hours after being run but only occurs when slowing the vehicle down (ie: construction zones, stopping, turning). The vehicle does not immediately…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 freightliner fourwinds mandalay (na). While driving 50-65 mph, the steering wheel vibrated and shook. The wheel slides or moves on the tire rim and shifts out of the center. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times. Every time the contact drives over a bump, the rim…
Other Freightliner Sprinter years
← 2004 Sprinter · 2007 Sprinter →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sprinter | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Sprinter | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Sprinter | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 Sprinter | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, wheels problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.