2007 Freightliner Sprinter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Freightliner Sprinter. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Sprinter model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Freightliner Sprinter recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Risk: This defect could result in a fire.
Fix: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: On certain trucks, the side window air bag module diffuser material may contain hairline cracks.
Risk: In the case of a crash with a trigger signal for the window bag module, it is possible that such a diffuser may crack at the beginning of the air bag activation increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right, left, or both side window air bag modules. The recall began on july 16, 2007. Owners may contact dcc at 1-843-695-5041.
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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 (na) freightliner sprinter. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v379000 (air bags) and 16v077000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
2007 freightliner van. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to repair driver side airbag recall notice. *ld updated 07/06/2017*js
2007 freightliner sprinter. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer received 5 notices for parts being available for the recall repair the vehicle under recall. The consumer called to make an appointment to repair the vehicle, only to learn the only road trucks…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 freightliner sprinter. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number(s): 15v354000 (air bags) and 16v077000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount…
Other Freightliner Sprinter years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 Sprinter | 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 2007 Freightliner Sprinter?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Freightliner Sprinter?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.