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2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

The most common problem on the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical Sprinter 2500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
103
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls 3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported November 17, 2016 · 17,501 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk
Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑770‑705‑2070.

Recall number 16V833000 · Recall details

Steering: columnReported July 24, 2008 · 10 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications. The result of an out of specification welding seam is that the steering column may detach from its interior vehicle mounting bracket.
Risk
The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 843‑695‑5057.

Recall number 08V339000 · Recall details

Interior lightingReported July 13, 2007 · 4,433 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens. In extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.
Risk
The switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. The recall began on december 17, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler manufacturing international at 1‑843‑695‑5041.

Recall number 07V299000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500

Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 103

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Tires · 73,443 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 freightliner sprinter 2500 equipped with antares comfort a5 tires, size: lt225/75r16 118/16s 10pr, dot numbers: kbu5114 (passenger side) and kbu51214 (driver side). While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently. The contact stopped the vehicle and discovered bulges in the front driver and passenger side tires. The tires were changed, but the bulges returned in both tires. The tires were not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle and tire manufacturers were not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 73,443. The tire failure mileage and VIN were not available.

Filed May 3, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 5,000 miles · CA

The turbo resonator on these vehicles is a known failure issue, this vehicle has experienced two failures while still under warranty. The 2nd failed at 70,000, the manufacturer is quite willing to replace under warranty but despite numerous product changes the (q5 is the latest variant) the component continues to fail unpredictably potential resulting in a serious traffic incident. The turbo resonator is under full turbo boost pressure (approximately 35"map) thus is most likely to fail when under max load I.e. Climbing hills, etc. And in hot conditions. When failure occurs the vehicle will immediately go into "limp home mode", speed will immediately drop to dangerously low MPH (18mph in my last experience) and the vehicle becomes a major traffic impediment. This long standing problem has been widely ignored by mercedes to date and needs to be corrected before someone is seriously injured or killed.

Filed May 26, 2009 · Engine · 41,600 miles · IL

I was driving on I-10 just west of palm springs climbing a hill when my vehicle suddenly lost power. The turbo resonator had failed, causing lack of engine power. My van suddenly slowed from 70 MPH to 35 MPH. Traffic from behind me had to react quickly to pass me. I was able to continue to a dodge dealer, and purchased a replacement turbo resonator. The old one had a split in it, which I found was common based on a search on the internet. The cost of the part was about $100 and I was able to replace it -- again based on instructions found on the internet. I still have the old defective part.

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Questions about the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500

Is the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, close to a typical Sprinter 2500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 2006 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?

3 recalls, covering electrical system, steering and interior lighting.

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