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#BS-2018-FRESPR-4E692018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
Based on reports from 3 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported collision avoidance issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.
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Top cost driver: Collision Avoidance (1 reports).
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2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Collision Avoidance Issues
Collision Avoidance complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 14,704 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (7 recalls)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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