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.
2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-261 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2016 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
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.
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 · 2018 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.
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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 Q2
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
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
2016 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Sprinter 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear wheels would brake independently; as the failure persisted, the ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer; however, they could not…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.