2005 Freightliner SprinterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 2005 Freightliner Sprinter has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Freightliner Sprinter recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 vs. every other Sprinter 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 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What Sprinter owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN TRAVELING IN HOT WEATHER AND RUNNING BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR AIR CONDITIONER, THE VEHICLE STALLS. THE STALLING OCCURS WITHIN MINUTES AND UP TO HOURS AFTER BEING RUN BUT ONLY OCCURS WHEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN (IE: CONSTRUCTION ZONES, STOPPING, TURNING). THE VEHICLE DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY…
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