CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 recalls
Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit on these Sprinter 3500 vans may become disabled.
Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss
Certain Sprinter vans have power steering return line hoses that can detach at their connection points under some operating conditions.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Injury
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Causing Injury
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in these vans may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vans can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Driveshaft Bracket May Detach in Crash, Risking Fuel Fire
The bracket that holds the center support bearing of the driveshaft may not have been properly welded.
Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Second Crash
Some Sprinter vans from 2013 and 2014 were built without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.
Rear seat belt bolts may be loose, risking restraint failure in a crash
Some 2016 Sprinter vans built between March 1, 2016 and May 31, 2016 may have bolts that were not properly tightened where the lower rear seat belt connects to the rear bench seat.
Missing roof crash pads raise injury risk for unbelted passengers
Some 2015-2016 Sprinter vans built with super-high roofs may be missing the required roof crash pads.
Windows May Separate From Vehicle in a Crash
Some vans had multiple layers of paint applied during manufacturing.
Incorrect load label may lead to overloading and crash risk
Certain 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans, built between April 29 and December 15, 2015, have a tire pressure label that lists a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed to carry.
Most common 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE SPEED WAS INCREASING 15 MPH PAST THE SETTING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP BY USING THE BRAKE. THEN ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. AFTER THAT IT WOULDN'T SHIFT RIGHT, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO A HIGH GEAR AND IT WOULD BE HARD TO GET MOVING FROM A STOP. I HAD TO DRIVE TO A DEALER SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES AND IT WAS QUITE HARROWING. OF COURSE THEY COULDN'T WORK ON IT FOR 3 DAYS SO WE RENTED A CAR TO GO BACK HOME 400 MILES. THE PROBLEM WAS A REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED IN LESS THAN 5 MONTHS, ONCE IN VIRGINIA WITH 36410 MILES ON IT AND AGAIN IN NEBRASKA WITH 40621 MILES. IT CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE SOMETIMES THERE IS NO SHOU
2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 questions
Does the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500: Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss; Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Injury; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Causing Injury; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Power Train (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.