Freightliner Sprinter 3500 years to avoid
No model year of the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Freightliner Sprinter 3500 years
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Freightliner Sprinter 3500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags5
- Engine4
- Wheels3
- Fuel system3
- Brakes3
- Acceleration3
- Transmission2
- Lights2
- Electrical2
- Steering1
- Driver assistance1
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | 1 | 11 | 1 | |||
| 2017 | - | 2 | Electrical | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 3 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 7 | Airbags | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Electrical | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 73
Freightliner Sprinter 3500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Freightliner Sprinter 3500
What years of the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Airbags, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by engine (4) and wheels (3).
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have?
73 recalls between 2003 and 2021. The 2019 model year has the most, with 36.
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