The vehicle dash board had 4 {ECM, ABS, traction and skid} lights, reduced speed to 20mph on the highway RPM increased over 3000 lost ability for ABS, stearing control and speed. Check engine lights p003a and p0037 pointing to both rear wheel speed sonsors.
The worst 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
- Risk
- If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is NC3DREZAHA.
Recall number 21V042000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into 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 rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V‑025.
Recall number 17V480000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 16V077000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 110
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint Complaint A:...
- Acoustic Warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized Complaint Customer may...
- Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection...
- Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on...
- ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint...
- Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm
- OM642 DPF
- Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle
- The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to...
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine...
See all 110 bulletins for the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
What 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Abs speed sensor, traction rear speed sensor fault code c0037 and c003a. Speed reduces to 20mph high engine RPM rev over 3000 RPM
Compare the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Other model years
Questions about the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
Is the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, close to a typical Sprinter 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have?
3 recalls, covering electronic stability control (esc) and air bags.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2012 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history