repaired · 2022 Q3
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-238 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 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.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Sprinter 2500 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 2500 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 safety ratings
2015 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 VAN RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sprinter 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle was driving fine, then warning lights that ABS system was no longer functioning, cruse control inoiperable, "go to shop immediatly" with no apparent cause. I took it to a shop and they attached the electronic scanner which indicated "Front Right Speed Sensor failed". This is the second…
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