https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Freightliner Sprinter. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:03 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-2113874 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-2113875 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-1453112 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V379000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-1389886 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2007 FREIGHTLINER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *LD UPDATED 07/06/2017*JS https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-1379613 Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 5 NOTICES FOR PARTS BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER RECALL. THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, ONLY TO LEARN THE ONLY ROAD TRUCKS WERE BEING REPAIRED THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR SPRINTERS TO BE REPAIRED. *JS https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-1274608 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER(S): 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#recall-09V456000-freightliner-freightliner-sprinter-2007 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-729364 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT I OWN A 2004 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER WITH THE 2.7 DIESEL MOTOR. I HAVE HAD TWO FAILURES OF THE TURBO RESONATOR THAT IS A CHEAP PLASTIC PART THAT WILL FAIL REPEATEDLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO "LIMP" MODE WITH LOSS OF POWER THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT MANY FAILURES OF THIS PART ARE COMMON AND THE MERCEDES FACTORY WILL DO NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-683589 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT WHEN TRAVELING IN HOT WEATHER AND RUNNING BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR AIR CONDITIONER, THE VEHICLE STALLS. THE STALLING OCCURS WITHIN MINUTES AND UP TO HOURS AFTER BEING RUN BUT ONLY OCCURS WHEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN (IE: CONSTRUCTION ZONES, STOPPING, TURNING). THE VEHICLE DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART BUT HAS ALWAYS RESTARTED WITHIN 3 MINUTES. SINCE WE DO NOT LIVE IN AN EXTREMELY HOT AREA THE ST https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-657601 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FREIGHTLINER FOURWINDS MANDALAY (NA). WHILE DRIVING 50-65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE WHEEL SLIDES OR MOVES ON THE TIRE RIM AND SHIFTS OUT OF THE CENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. EVERY TIME THE CONTACT DRIVES OVER A BUMP, THE RIM MOVES OR SLIDES ON THE HUB. THE HOLE IN THE RIM IS TOO LARGE FOR THE HUB. THE DEALER STATED TH https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-657602 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FREIGHTLINER FOURWINDS MANDALAY (NA). WHILE DRIVING 50-65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND SHOOK. THE WHEEL SLIDES OR MOVES ON THE TIRE RIM AND SHIFTS OUT OF THE CENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. EVERY TIME THE CONTACT DRIVES OVER A BUMP, THE RIM MOVES OR SLIDES ON THE HUB. THE HOLE IN THE RIM IS TOO LARGE FOR THE HUB. THE DEALER STATED TH https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#recall-07V246000-freightliner-freightliner-sprinter-2007 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE WINDOW AIR BAG MODULE DIFFUSER MATERIAL MAY CONTAIN HAIRLINE CRACKS. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-609428 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT WE PURCHASED SEVERAL 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTERS AND HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING 2 ENGINE REPLACEMENTS. THESE VEHICLES ARE JUST OUT OF THE 6,00 MILE WARRANTY. THE CHRYSLER CORP ASSISTED ON THE REPAIRS 2 HOWEVER WE NOW HAVE A 3RD VEHICLE THAT HAS 71543 MILES ON IT AND THE CHRYSLER CORP IS REFUSING TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR. IF THIS WAS ONLY ON 1 OF THEM I WOULD UNDERSTAND BUT https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-597979 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING UPHILL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION PHYSICALLY FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TORQUE ARM CONVERTER AND PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-579696 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE HAD FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN THE EGR VALVE ON MY SPRINTER HAS LEAKED OIL ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS NOW OVER $500.00 EACH OCCURRENCE. THE AVERAGE MILEAGE FOR THIS FAILURE IS 25,000 MILES. NOT RIGHT FOR A MERCEDES BENZ PRODUCT THAT DOESN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM IN EUROPE. *JB https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-551167 Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT DT: THE CONSUMER HAS 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER VAN HAD A CARRIER BEARING ON THE DRIVESHAFT WHICH SEIZED AND SPINNED OUT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE DRIVESHAFT TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT. THE CONSUMER MADE SEVERAL CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD HIM THAT IT IS WAS ONLY WARRANTED FOR 36,000 MILES. THE VAN HAS 130,000 ON https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-535501 Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF TERRAIN, BUT IT HAS BEEN MOST COMMON IN AREAS WITH STEEP HILLS. AFTER ACCELLERATING TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHILE CLIMBING A STEEP INCLINE AND FEATHERING THE THROTLE AS THE HILL IS TOPPED, THE (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION KICKS COMPLETELY OUT OF GEAR ON THE DESCENT AND WILL NOT RE-ENGAGE WITHOUT BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-518356 Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-498533 Tue, 28 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT THIS IS RELATED TO THE DIAMLER CHRYSLER DODGE SPRINTER TIRE VALVE STEMS THAT I READ YOU ARE INVESTIGATING. I HAVE A 2002 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER (SAME VAN AS THE DODGE MADE BY MERCEDES). MY VAN HAS THE 15"GOODYEAR CARGO TIRES. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOTH REAR TIRES. OCCASIONALLY, THEY WOULD LOOSE 10-20 PSI PRESSURE. BOTH REAR TIRES HAVE HAD BLOW OUTS IN THE 35-45K MILES RANGE. FROM OTHER DRIVE https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter https://plaincars.com/make/freightliner-sprinter#complaint-487306 Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT THE PARKING BRAKE WORE OUT WHICH CAUSED THE CALIPERS AND CABLE TO FREEZE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE PARKING BRAKES WERE HAVING A LOT OF FAILURES. MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP WERE NOT PROVIDING ANY ASSISTANCE ON THIS ISSUE. *AK