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2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

The most common problem on the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 is acceleration and speed control. It has fewer complaints than a typical Sprinter 2500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service bulletins
118
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 problems

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

  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 8

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsReported October 28, 2020 · 47,667 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Risk
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.

Recall number 20V663000 · Recall details

SeatsReported March 26, 2019 · 12 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1‑800‑443‑4540.

Recall number 19V238000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported January 8, 2019 · 71,301 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.

Recall number 19V003000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 8, 2019 · 88,388 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.

Recall number 19V004000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported February 10, 2017 · 15,338 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.
Risk
If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.

Recall number 17V093000 · Recall details

Structure: body: roof and pillarsReported May 24, 2016 · 3 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.
Risk
If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.

Recall number 16V351000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported April 29, 2016 · 55 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.
Risk
If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑770‑705‑2070.

Recall number 16V261000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported February 18, 2016 · 2,278 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
Risk
The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.

Recall number 16V093000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 118

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 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 13, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · SC

Vehicle was driving fine, then warning lights that ABS system was no longer functioning, cruse control inoiperable, "go to shop immediatly" with no apparent cause. I took it to a shop and they attached the electronic scanner which indicated "Front Right Speed Sensor failed". This is the second speed sensor that I have had replaced this year (the first was one of the rear speed sensors). I replaced the front right speed sensor this morning, but the system has not reset. I hate to drive the vehicle with the warnings still indicated and cruise control inoperable, but I have no choice.

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · Wheels · 100,000 miles · IL

I work for an expedite transport carrier. In my now close to 3 years driving two sprinter 2500's I have had 7 of the 10 rims fail. In each and every case the same problem developed. A hairline fracture has the rim losing air near where the valve stem hole was punched. I mentioned 10 rims as even one of the two spares failed. Imho this is a clear indication that this problem is not a wear and tear thing. After getting new tires last week along with a replacement rim I explained my problem to the tire technician. To my surprise they found a leak in a rim that was supposed to be remounted. The owner of the transportation company I drive for also owns 3 mercedes 2500 sprinters and all 3 vehicles have had similar problems. I have now started collecting the defective rims. I have 3 along with photos of a 4th showing the liquid stop leak oozing from a fracture. These rims are not rusty and the technicians theory is that the hole stamping process for the valve stem has likely compromised the integrity of the steel near the hole. I believe that these rims ahould be replaced

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Is the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, fewer than a typical Sprinter 2500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?

8 recalls, covering steering, seats and air bags.

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