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Freightliner Sprinter 2500Model year report

2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
281,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 281,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Vehicle experienced reduced power and whoosh sound. Found intake manifold with cracks leaking exhaust from EGR runner. Made temporary repair on the road and was able to return to shop. Found there was a recall on this part (2010-040002) but have been unable to get repair from daimler vans USA.”

NHTSA complaint #10615198, filed 2014-07, 243,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2003 Freightliner SPRINTER 2500. The contact stated after receiving a recall notice, he took the vehicle was taken to a local dealer. The dealer stated the contact had to pay to have the recall repair performed on the vehicle. The contact stated the recall said the remedy was free of charge. The contact called the manufacturer to verify. The failure mileage was 330,000. Updated 07/05/12 the dealer confirmed the intake manifold replacement was covered by the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10461911, filed 2012-06, 330,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 243,000 and 320,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–1000%100–15075%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 281,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 19 bulletins →

Other model years of the Freightliner Sprinter 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020730017———Not enough data
2008571,2005———Not enough data
20036281,5005———Not enough data

All Freightliner Sprinter 2500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 281,500 miles and the middle half falls between 243,000 and 320,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.