Freightliner Sprinter 1500 years to avoid
The Freightliner Sprinter 1500 years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
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Total complaints
39
Recall campaigns
2015–2023
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sprinter 1500 years to avoid
Every Sprinter 1500 year
Common questions
What are the worst Freightliner Sprinter 1500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sprinter 1500 years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Freightliner Sprinter 1500?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sprinter 1500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Sprinter 1500 have?
Across all model years, the Sprinter 1500 has 39 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.