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2008 Daimler Sprinter BusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 Daimler Sprinter Bus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-171 · Apr 27, 2010 · 100 vehicles

Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Daimler.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Sprinter Bus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sprinter Bus median. How we score

'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sprinter Bus owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TAKATA RECALL. SINCE THERE IS NO KNOWN DATE THAT THE PARTS WILL BE IN TO COMPLETE THE RECALL ON MY TAKATA DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS DEACTIVATED? I DO NOT DESIRE TO DRIVE AROUND WITH A "BOMB" POINTED AT MY FACE, AND I AM A DILIGENT USER OF SEATBELT AND SHOULDER…
Complaint 10874453 · Jun 15, 2016

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