2002 Freightliner Sprinter Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 34,432miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,432 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
- Tires1 13%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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 this problem in europe.”
NHTSA complaint #10155708, filed 2006-04, 700 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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 kicks completely out of gear on the descent and will not re-engage without bringing the vehicle to a stop, shifting to neutral or park and restarting the engine. So far, the drivers following me have all passed the brake test and their horns seem to be in good working order. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121243, filed 2005-05, 25,000 milesBrakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10083791, filed 2004-07, 23,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10108895, filed 2005-01Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 84,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE04066Tire valve failureClosed · Sep 21, 2004
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter.
Other model years of the Freightliner Sprinter
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 | 34,432 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner Sprinter model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,432 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 84,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.