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.
2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-665 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Forward collision avoidance
1Service brakes
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2018 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 · 2022 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as mph and operate the vehicle with the spare tire installed…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and operate the vehicle at a excessive speed, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Hood: latch
Risk. A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately protect the rear occupants from being ejected, increasing…
repaired · 2020 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
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
2018 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Sprinter 2500 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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,…
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