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2002 Keystone Sprinter problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2002 Keystone Sprinter — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Sprinter years?

Sprinter NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted11 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 5 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 11 complaints2005: 10 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 5 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints
Sprinter NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Keystone Sprinter problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other480%
Body & Structure120%

Does the 2002 Keystone Sprinter have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V134000OtherMarch 22, 2007 · 122,162 units

Defect

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TUBING IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FLAMMABLE COOLANT SOLUTION TO BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

KEYSTONE RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING AND THERMAL FUSES FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE RV AT 574-535-2100.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2002 KEYSTONE SPRINTER'S DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL # RM2852, SERIAL # 14200164 WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL 06E076000. THE CONTACT WANTED TO COMPLAIN THAT THE SERVICE CENTER, PISMO COAST RV SERVICE CENTER, WILL NOT THE HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE DOMETIC WAS NOT PAYING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 10, 2007

“2002 KEYSTONE/SPRINTER 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONNECTION METHOD FOR THE SIDES TO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT IS FAULTY. THE FRONT OF MY UNIT DELAMINATED AND IF I DID NOT NOTICE AND SECURE WITH 3.5 SHEET ROCK SCREWS THE SIDE COULD HAVE BEEN TORN AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SENDING PIECES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 16, 2007

2002 Keystone Sprinter — common questions

Is the 2002 Keystone Sprinter reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Keystone Sprinter have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Keystone Sprinter. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.