2002 Freightliner Sprinter Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“We purchased several 2002 freightliner sprinters and have had many problems including 2 engine replacements. These vehicles are just out of the 6,00 mile warranty. The chrysler corp assisted on the repairs 2 however we now have a 3rd vehicle that has 71543 miles on it and the chrysler corp is…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating uphill at various speeds in various road conditions, there was a vibration physically felt through the floorboard. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the torque arm converter and plate needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not…”
“I have had four separate occasions when the egr valve on my sprinter has leaked oil all over the motor and had to be replaced. The cost for this repair is now over $500.00 each occurrence. The average mileage for this failure is 25,000 miles. Not right for a mercedes benz product that doesn't have…”
“Dt: the consumer has 2002 freightliner sprinter van had a carrier bearing on the driveshaft which seized and spinned out. The consumer took the driveshaft to a repair shop to have it checked. The mechanic suggested that the consumer replace the driveshaft. The consumer made several calls to the…”
“Transmission problem. I have experienced the following problem on different types of terrain, but it has been most common in areas with steep hills. After accellerating to maintain speed while climbing a steep incline and feathering the throtle as the hill is topped, the (automatic) transmission…”
“While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. Please provide further details. *jb”
“The parking brake wore out which caused the calipers and cable to freeze. Prior to this incident the parking brakes were having a lot of failures. Manufacturer and dealership were not providing any assistance on this issue. *ak”
“This is related to the diamler chrysler dodge sprinter tire valve stems that I read you are investigating. I have a 2002 freightliner sprinter (same van as the dodge made by mercedes). My van has the 15"goodyear cargo tires. I've had problems with both rear tires. Occasionally, they would loose…”
Defect investigations
TIRE VALVE FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE04-066 TO INVESTIGATE FIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING TIRE VALVE FAILURE IN MY 2003-04 SUBJECT VEHICLES.SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGED MULTIPLE TIRE VALVE FAILURES FOR A SINGLE VEHICLE.ON DECEMBER 16, 2004, DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL (DCMI) NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN APPROXIMATELY…
TIRE VALVE FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE04-066 TO INVESTIGATE FIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING TIRE VALVE FAILURE IN MY 2003-04 SUBJECT VEHICLES.SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGED MULTIPLE TIRE VALVE FAILURES FOR A SINGLE VEHICLE.ON DECEMBER 16, 2004, DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL (DCMI) NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN APPROXIMATELY…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.