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Freightliner Sprinter

The 2021 Freightliner Sprinter presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.

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Model-year guides

20212018201420122011
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Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
2021000000
2018000000
2014000000
2012000000
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Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleTransmissionDrivetrain
2021vanAutomaticRWD/Rear-Wheel Drive
2018van——
2014van——
2012van——
2011van——

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearBase priceSeriesNotepricing
2021$43,1203500Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 PlayerBase price: $43,120, Series: 3500, Note: Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player
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Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)Keyless ignitionSteering locationSeat rowsAxlesWheelsFront wheelRear wheelbodyAndInteriormechanical
2021233149111.2StandardLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)2241616Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16
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Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearabsesctractionControltpmsadaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeblindSpotMonitoringlaneDepartureWarninglaneCenteringAssistrearCameraparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystem
2021standardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardoptionaloptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandardstandard
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Model year reports

2021

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The 2021 Freightliner Sprinter presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.

2018

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The 2018 Freightliner Sprinter presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and consumer complaints.

2014

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The 2014 Freightliner Sprinter presents an excellent reliability record, with zero recalls and complaints logged.

2012

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The 2012 Freightliner Sprinter presents itself as a robust commercial vehicle with an excellent public reliability record, boasting a score of 9.6.

2011

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The 2011 Freightliner Sprinter presents an 'Excellent' public reliability record, but its LLM assessment is 'Average' due to data gaps.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Freightliner Sprinter?

Carfocal currently has 5 published Sprinter reports, covering 2011 through 2021. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2021 Freightliner Sprinter presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2021.

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Is the Freightliner Sprinter reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Freightliner Sprinter. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2021 freightliner sprinter presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints. and given its outstanding reliability record, the 2021 freightliner sprinter likely holds its value well. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Freightliner Sprinter?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2021.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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