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Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems by year

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 since 2003, and 71 recalls have been issued. The 2020 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and driver assistance problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
49
Recalls
71
Worst year
2020
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2003-2022

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 years to avoid

No model year of the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Freightliner Sprinter 2500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2003201020152022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    13
  • Airbags
    9
  • Electrical
    7
  • Brakes
    5
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Transmission
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Visibility
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Lights
    2

Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022-110
2020-7Engine170
2019-4Brakes361
2018-2Brakes70
2016-1Acceleration90
2015-2Acceleration80
2014-4Airbags40
2013-2Airbags41
2012-2Acceleration20
2011-1Electrical40
2010-4Airbags50
2009-2Body40
2008-5Airbags50
2006-3Engine30
2005-3Body30
2003-6Engine50

Recalls 71

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Freightliner Sprinter 2500 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Freightliner Sprinter 2500

What years of the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Freightliner Sprinter 2500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Freightliner Sprinter 2500?

Engine, with 13 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (9) and electrical (7).

How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?

71 recalls between 2003 and 2022. The 2019 model year has the most, with 36.

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