CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2017 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.
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.
Missing Body Welds May Weaken Crash Protection
Some vans have spot welds missing on the front side wall, where the door frame connects to the hinge reinforcements near the A-pillar.
Vehicle May Not Brake Automatically in Strong Crosswinds
Certain 2017 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vans have a Crosswind Assist feature that may fail to activate automatic braking through the vehicle dynamics control system (ADAPTIVE ESP) when strong crosswinds occur.
Spare Tire Holder May Loosen and Drop Spare Tire
The spare tire holder under certain 2017 Sprinter vans may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
Most common 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
AT 5,600 MILES, TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON I-68 IN WESTERN MARYLAND NEAR EXIT 62. SPRINTER DANGEROUSLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY ACCELERATED AND DECELERATED RAPIDLY SHIFTED GEARS. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND DRIFTED TO AN OFF RAMP. DASH LIGHTS INDICATED THREE PROBLEMS ABS, SWERVE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND RESTARTED - SAME RESULT. DISCONNECTED BATTERY THEN RECONNECTED - SAME RESULT. CONNECTED A SCANNER WHICH INDICATED RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILURE. CONTACTED SELLING DEALER SHOP MANAGER AND WAS ADVISED THERE WAS NO WORK-AROUND AND STATED I SHOULD HAVE IT TOWED TO NEAREST FREIGHTLINER DEALER IN APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES AWAY. AFTER DRIVING VERY SLOWLY
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
2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 questions
Does the 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500: Stability Control May Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Power Steering Hose May Detach, Causing Sudden Steering Loss; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Causing Injury; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants; Missing Body Welds May Weaken Crash Protection. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.