Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V663000 Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V155000 Incorrect Spare Tire Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V156000 Missing Spare Tire Maximum Speed Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V695000 Airbag System may be Deactivated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V665000 Hood may Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V507000 Incorrect Rear Side Windows Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V743000 Incorrect Door Lever Prevents Door From Opening NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 has several recalls, notably impacting power steering and airbag systems. However, owner complaints are minimal, with no significant frequency. This combination of factors supports an overall average reliability rating, as the recalls are mostly preventive measures rather than responses to widespread issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering hose | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| airbag module | 5,000–20,000 miles | $500–$800 | occasional |
| hood latch | 15,000–40,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hood opening unexpectedly
- Steering fluid leaks
- Airbag system warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.