Complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 peaked in 2020, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Van, diesel, 4x2, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Sep 17, 2020 to Sep 9, 2023.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-663 | Oct 28, 2020 | Hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak | Steering | 47,667 | Not stated |
| 20V-156 | Mar 18, 2020 | Spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire | Equipment | 332 | Label or owner notice |
| 20V-155 | Mar 18, 2020 | Spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph) | Equipment | 289 | Part replacement |
| 19V-695 | Oct 2, 2019 | Airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production | Airbags | 1,232 | Inspection |
| 19V-665 | Sep 18, 2019 | Screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened | Latches and locks | 5,626 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-507 | Jul 2, 2019 | Rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass | Visibility and wipers | 1,079 | Part replacement |
| 18V-743 | Oct 24, 2018 | Right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components | Latches and locks | 76 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
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 this unexpectedly happens, very unsafe. Atteeempts to deal with it through dealer have been unsuccessful or dis,issued.
NHTSA complaint 11543624WHEN WE BOUGHT THE VAN NEW FROM THE DEALER, I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT THE KNOWN POWER STEERING HOSE ISSUE. THE ISSUE IS THAT ONE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HOSES IS TOO SHORT & IT WORKS ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION UNTIL IT POPS OFF & FLUID SPRAYS OUT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. I KNEW ABOUT IT BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY REPORTS ON THE INTERNET OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ISSUE. I WENT BACK FOR SERVICE A YEAR LATER & SHOWED THEM THE HOSE SLIPPING OFF, THEY DID NOT CARE & DID NOTHING ABOUT IT. DESPITE ME DILIGENTLY CHECKING & REPOSITIONING THE HOSE WHENEVER IT STARTED TO SLIP OUT OF PLACE, WHICH WAS VERY FREQUENTLY, IT FINALLY POPPED OFF ON US WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A NARROW TWISTY HIGHWAY & WE LOST STEERING CONTROL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE. IN THE ATTACHED PHOTO, TAKEN AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, YOU CAN SEE THE LOWER HOSE OUT OF POSITION, IT SHOULD BE WHERE THE UPPER HOSE IS RELATIVE TO THE METAL PIPE.
NHTSA complaint 11355666Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.