Sprinter 2500 recalls and problems
9 recalls and 11 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
11
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Sprinter 2500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 |
All Sprinter 2500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-324 | Jun 13, 2011 | 2011 | Seats | Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2011 sprinter 2500 vehicles sold both under the mercedes-benz and freightliner brand names. |
| 09V-325 | Aug 3, 2009 | 2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. |
| 08V-387 | Aug 6, 2008 | 2004–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. |
| 08V-173 | Apr 15, 2008 | 2003–2006 | Equipment | Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. |
| 08V-134 | Mar 24, 2008 | 2005–2006 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler buses of north carolina (Dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. |
| 07V-095 | Mar 13, 2007 | 2005–2006 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-238 | Jul 3, 2006 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain trucks built on dodge and freightliner chassis, the brake fluid used was contaminated with coolant. |
| 04V-600 | Dec 23, 2004 | 2002–2005 | Tires | On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve… |
| 03V-082 | Mar 6, 2003 | 2003 | Air Bags | On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Sprinter 2500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Sprinter 2500 has the most reports (4). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Sprinter 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Sprinter 2500 model years 2002–2008, 2011.
What are the most common Sprinter 2500 problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, power train, air bags problems most often.