Keystone Sprinter Problems by Year
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 19 safety recalls on file for the Keystone Sprinter, across 26 model years (1997–2022). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Keystone Sprinter years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sprinter model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Sprinter: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 Sprinter: 8 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2007 Sprinter: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Sprinter: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2003 Sprinter: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2009 Sprinter: 1 complaint, 2 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 Keystone Sprinter problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 13 | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Keystone Sprinter model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 Sprinter | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 Sprinter | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2019 Sprinter | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Sprinter | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Sprinter | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 Sprinter | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 Sprinter | 1 | 3 | — | Wheels | |
| 2014 Sprinter | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 Sprinter | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2012 Sprinter | 1 | 1 | — | Trailer Hitches | |
| 2011 Sprinter | 1 | 4 | — | Tires | |
| 2010 Sprinter | 1 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2009 Sprinter | 1 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 2008 Sprinter | 4 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Sprinter | 5 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2006 Sprinter | 2 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2005 Sprinter | 8 | 4 | — | Structure | |
| 2004 Sprinter | 9 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2003 Sprinter | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Sprinter | 5 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Sprinter | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2000 Sprinter | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Sprinter | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Sprinter | 3 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 1997 Sprinter | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Keystone Sprinter years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (9), 2005 (8), 2007 (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 Keystone Sprinter?
Tires, with 15 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Keystone Sprinter have?
19 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.