https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Freightliner Sprinter 2500. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:28 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-2127455 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Cooling fan behind the radiator also known as the clutch fan fell off the water pump. I realized it before it fell on the highway during rush hour and caused a major accident and engine failure. This is a very common problem and is all over the internet. In most cases it will take out the radiator, fan assembly, belts and hoses as reported by many on the internet when you google “MB sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-2117741 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driving down the road in heavy traffic and the lights on the dash came on and the vehicle went into limp mode almost immediately. I lost the ability to accelerate. I pressed the gas pedal and the engine just revved like it was in neutral. It almost caused an accident. lights were engine, traction, abs. Called MB dealer and they advised the wheel sensors had a NTSB warranty extension on the wheel s https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-2117742 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driving down the road in heavy traffic and the lights on the dash came on and the vehicle went into limp mode almost immediately. I lost the ability to accelerate. I pressed the gas pedal and the engine just revved like it was in neutral. It almost caused an accident. lights were engine, traction, abs. Called MB dealer and they advised the wheel sensors had a NTSB warranty extension on the wheel s https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-2117743 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driving down the road in heavy traffic and the lights on the dash came on and the vehicle went into limp mode almost immediately. I lost the ability to accelerate. I pressed the gas pedal and the engine just revved like it was in neutral. It almost caused an accident. lights were engine, traction, abs. Called MB dealer and they advised the wheel sensors had a NTSB warranty extension on the wheel s https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1926437 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Multiple Episodes of vigorous Sudden Application of Active Brake Assist, sometimes with a sudden dip, occasionally without a noticeable inciting issue. Often Occurs at Hiway speeds, on a narrow bridge with car slowing to 5 mph. At low speeds break assist may turn off and able to resume driving, sometimes requires restart of engine to clear brake assist. Drivers following behind are not happy when https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1926438 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Multiple Episodes of vigorous Sudden Application of Active Brake Assist, sometimes with a sudden dip, occasionally without a noticeable inciting issue. Often Occurs at Hiway speeds, on a narrow bridge with car slowing to 5 mph. At low speeds break assist may turn off and able to resume driving, sometimes requires restart of engine to clear brake assist. Drivers following behind are not happy when https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1918546 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 replac https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1918547 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 replac https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1918548 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 replac https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1896918 Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT On May 22, 2023 around 19:00 after driving my vehicle for nearly 90 minutes the vehicle no longer responded to the gas pedal being depressed by increasing acceleration. The vehicle would not go over 2,500 RPMs even with the gas pedal fully depressed. No warning were shown on the driver display or in the messaging system. The manual gear shifting did not work to raise or lower the gears while th https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1893627 Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V100000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a fa https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1893628 Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V100000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a fa https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1868288 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Engine destroyed by oil and water accumulation in intercooler that was pulled through the turbo and entered cylinder 6. Bent connecting rod on Cylinder 6, Bent and torn turbo vanes. Sudden loss of power while operating. Mercedes is replacing the entire motor. No Symptoms before the event, check engine light after first restart. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1865642 Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Driving in center lane of three lane interstate highway in the evening so it was dark. I had cruise control set at 55 mph. Nothing to my right and at least 100 yards of nothing in front of me. A white sedan speeds by in the left lane staying entirely in their left lane. My vehicle slammed on the brakes for some unknown reason almost causing the vehicle behind me to collide with me. A red triangle https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1830395 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT I am experiencing cold start hesitation and unresponsive throttle at high elevation. The vehicle takes up to 20-30 seconds to accelerate, and puts me in a dangerous situation (in a highway intersection, for example). Once the engine temperature is warm, this issue goes away. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#recall-22V281000-freightliner-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2020 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#recall-22V281000-freightliner-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2019 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1799372 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up. The contact stated that he replaced the battery; however, the vehicle still failed to start-up. Upon investigating, the contact became aware that there was an unknown TSB associated with the failure. As stated in the TSB, the contact replaced the fuse and was able to restart the vehicle. The https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1794813 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Transmission problem https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1793546 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact's boss owns a 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the wheel speed sensor wires were corroded. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and it was suggested that the vehicle be taken to another state, possibly New York or Penns https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1793547 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact's boss owns a 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the wheel speed sensor wires were corroded. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and it was suggested that the vehicle be taken to another state, possibly New York or Penns https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1781129 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear wheels would brake independently; as the failure persisted, the ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer; however, they could not grant a soon enough appointment. The contact stated that as he was coming to a stop with his foot on th https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1781130 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear wheels would brake independently; as the failure persisted, the ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer; however, they could not grant a soon enough appointment. The contact stated that as he was coming to a stop with his foot on th https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1781131 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear wheels would brake independently; as the failure persisted, the ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer; however, they could not grant a soon enough appointment. The contact stated that as he was coming to a stop with his foot on th https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1753497 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Lane Keep Assistant (LKA) as implemented is a severe safety flaw. The LKA only take input from lane markers on the road but fails to consider other issues such as other vehicles or construction. Several times on my most recent drive on interstate highways at 70-80 mph I was passing large semi trucks. The trucks drifted out of their lane and into my lane. I took emergency evasive action to s https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1749543 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT The lower power steering return hose came off while driving just outside Albuquerque, NM. My van had only 2861 miles on it. The clamps had been replaced due to factory recall by my dealer in Salt Lake City, UT prior to delivery to me, but the factory hose was still too short, and clamps still not adequate. I was able to put it on and drive it 30 miles to a Mercedes dealer in Albuquerque, wher https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1737845 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 N/A FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED, THAN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUTTER AND THE CONTACT LOOKED THRU THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. TH https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1721025 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1721166 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT COLOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INCLUDING COLOR DISPLAY BETWEEN THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT. THE RESULTING WASH OF LIGHT MAKES SEEING OUT THE SIDE MIRRORS OR ANYTHING AT NIGHT VERY DIFFICULT. VAN IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. MANUFACTURE CONFIRMS THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NO FIX. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter-2500#complaint-1721167 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT COLOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INCLUDING COLOR DISPLAY BETWEEN THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL NOT DIM AT NIGHT. THE RESULTING WASH OF LIGHT MAKES SEEING OUT THE SIDE MIRRORS OR ANYTHING AT NIGHT VERY DIFFICULT. VAN IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. MANUFACTURE CONFIRMS THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NO FIX.