repaired · 2023 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-004 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 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 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.
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 · 2019 Q4
Structure: body
Risk. If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Lane departure: assist
Risk. If Crosswind Assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, 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
2017 vs. every other Sprinter 3500 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 3500 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 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Sprinter 3500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LEFT TAILLIGHT WORKS ONLY SOMETIMES. AS RECALL ON PREVIOS RECALLS. LEFT TAILLIGHT SOMETIMES WORKS AND IS GETTING WATER IN SYSTEM. VERY DIM WHEN DOES WORK. *DT *AS
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