Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has 34 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V875000 Missing Frame Member Reinforcement Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V876000 Partition Wall May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V204000 Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Information NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V796000 Vehicle Rollaway from Guide Bushing Fatigue NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V360000 Disabled Emergency Call System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V281000 Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V972000 Software May Cause Unintentional Vehicle Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V411000 MBUX System Software Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V410000 Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V241000 Hydraulic Power Steering Hoses May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V235000 Instrument Cluster Display Too Bright/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V152000 Brake Pedal Bolt Could Come Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V077000 Rearview Camera Obscured or Delayed/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V802000 Brake Caliper May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V756000 Operator's Manual Inaccurate and/or Incomplete NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V663000 Hydraulic Power Steering Hose May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V595000 Fuel Leaks From Loose Clamps NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V180000 Incorrect Information in Operator's Manual NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V181000 Fender Liner may Damage Brake Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V155000 Incorrect Spare Tire Label NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 has several structural and electrical recalls, including issues with critical fasteners and instrument cluster. Combined with complaints on safety features, reliability is a concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| instrument cluster | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| transmission pawl | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| rear brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Instrument panel issues
- Transmission engagement problems
- Brake pedal looseness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.