Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls and problems
73 recalls and 21 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
73
Complaints
21
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
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Freightliner Sprinter 3500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Sprinter 3500 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Sprinter 3500 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Sprinter 3500 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Sprinter 3500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Sprinter 3500 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Sprinter 3500 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Sprinter 3500 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Sprinter 3500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Sprinter 3500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Sprinter 3500 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Sprinter 3500 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Sprinter 3500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Sprinter 3500 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Sprinter 3500 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Sprinter 3500 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Sprinter 3500 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
All Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-876 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2019–2021 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-875 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2019–2021 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-874 | Dec 21, 2023 | 2020 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-806 | Dec 1, 2023 | 2021 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 23V-204 | Mar 24, 2023 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 22V-796 | Oct 21, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Power Train | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. |
| 22V-360 | May 20, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Communication, Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 22V-281 | Apr 27, 2022 | 2019–2021 | Back Over Prevention | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-972 | Dec 15, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-933 | Dec 1, 2021 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-513 | Jul 7, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. |
| 21V-411 | Jun 2, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Back Over Prevention, Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-410 | Jun 2, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Air Bags, Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. |
| 21V-241 | Apr 6, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-235 | Apr 5, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-152 | Mar 10, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 21V-077 | Feb 17, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system "Connect 5" and a rearview camera. |
| 21V-042 | Feb 3, 2021 | 2012–2018 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 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. |
| 20V-802 | Dec 21, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with electric parking brakes. |
| 20V-756 | Dec 8, 2020 | 2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-663 | Oct 28, 2020 | 2015–2020 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-595 | Sep 29, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. |
| 20V-180 | Mar 26, 2020 | 2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-181 | Mar 25, 2020 | 2019 | Structure, Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-156 | Mar 18, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-155 | Mar 18, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-157 | Mar 18, 2020 | 2019 | Tires | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with winter tires. |
| 20V-110 | Feb 25, 2020 | 2019 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-109 | Feb 25, 2020 | 2019 | Steering | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-078 | Feb 12, 2020 | 2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 20V-079 | Feb 12, 2020 | 2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-908 | Dec 19, 2019 | 2019 | Equipment | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-798 | Nov 7, 2019 | 2019 | Fuel System, Diesel | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. |
| 19V-800 | Nov 6, 2019 | 2019 | Seats | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles. |
| 19V-716 | Oct 8, 2019 | 2019 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-695 | Oct 2, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-665 | Sep 18, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. |
| 19V-591 | Aug 12, 2019 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler Vans USA, LLC. |
| 19V-507 | Jul 2, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Visibility | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. |
| 19V-309 | Apr 18, 2019 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Platform 907) vehicles equipped with high-beam assist. |
| 19V-284 | Apr 9, 2019 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights. |
| 19V-238 | Mar 26, 2019 | 2015 | Seats | 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. |
| 19V-140 | Feb 27, 2019 | 2016 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Midway Specialty Vehicles (Midway) is recalling one 2016 Freightliner Sprinter vehicle modified to be equipped with a Ricon Titanium Wheelchair Lift. |
| 19V-003 | Jan 8, 2019 | 2015–2017 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 19V-004 | Jan 8, 2019 | 2014–2017 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 18V-743 | Oct 24, 2018 | 2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 18V-288 | May 3, 2018 | 2017 | Structure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 18V-032 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2013 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 17V-804 | Dec 14, 2017 | 2017 | Lane Departure | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the Crosswind Assist function. |
| 17V-742 | Nov 21, 2017 | 2017 | Tires | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. |
| 17V-480 | Jul 28, 2017 | 2012 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 17V-479 | Jul 28, 2017 | 2010–2011 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 17V-478 | Jul 28, 2017 | 2007–2009 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 17V-272 | Apr 21, 2017 | 2013–2014 | Electrical System | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Freightliner Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. |
| 17V-149 | Mar 7, 2017 | 2016 | Power Train | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 17V-093 | Feb 10, 2017 | 2013–2016 | Air Bags | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. |
| 16V-833 | Nov 17, 2016 | 2003–2006 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. |
| 16V-670 | Sep 15, 2016 | 2016 | Seat Belts | Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. |
| 16V-351 | May 24, 2016 | 2015–2016 | Structure | 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… |
| 16V-261 | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015–2016 | Structure | 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. |
| 16V-093 | Feb 18, 2016 | 2015–2016 | Equipment | 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. |
| 16V-077 | Feb 10, 2016 | 2007–2014 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 11V-410 | Aug 9, 2011 | 2002–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Mercedes-benz USA (Mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as dodge and freightliner vehicles. |
| 11V-210 | Mar 30, 2011 | 2008–2010 | Seat Belts | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. |
| 10V-294 | Jun 29, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and dodge brand name. |
| 09V-456 | Nov 19, 2009 | 2008 | Equipment | Cues, inc. |
| 09V-418 | Oct 29, 2009 | 2002–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as dodge and freightliner vehicles. |
| 08V-687 | Dec 22, 2008 | 2007 | Parking Brake | Sprinter will recall 6 my 2007 dodge 3500 and freightliner 3500 vehicles. |
| 08V-352 | Jul 29, 2008 | 2008 | Power Train | Sprinter is recalling 79 my 2008 dodge and freightliner 3500 trucks. |
| 08V-339 | Jul 24, 2008 | 2001–2006 | Steering | Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 08V-110 | Mar 11, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. |
| 07V-594 | Dec 21, 2007 | 2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. |
| 07V-325 | Jul 26, 2007 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has the most reports (7). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 73 safety recalls covering Freightliner Sprinter 3500 model years 2001–2022.
What are the most common Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems?
Owners report air bags, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems most often.