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BrakesPart report

2002 Freightliner Sprinter Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002113%

Other parts of the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Freightliner Sprinter

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology