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2008 Leisure Free Spirit LSSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Leisure Free Spirit LSS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Leisure Free Spirit LSS has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Leisure Free Spirit LSS 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.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 09V-314 · Jul 28, 2009 · 40 vehicles

Risk. AN OBSTRUCTED TAIL LAMP, TURN SIGNAL, AND/OR STOP LAMP WOULD DECREASE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Leisure.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Free Spirit LSS 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 Free Spirit LSS median. How we score

'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Free Spirit LSS owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS IS A MERCEDES SPRINTER WITH A FREIGHTLINER NAME PLATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VAN WILL NOT START. THIS IS NOT A UNCOMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS SPRINTER. IT IS THE TOPIC OF MANY INTERNET CHAT BOARDS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SPRINTER DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM BUT IT CONTINUES TO…
Complaint 10606959 · Jun 30, 2014 · 7,000 miles

Own a 2008 Free Spirit LSS?

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