Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2024	-	1			2	1
2023	-	2	Driver assistance		6	0
2022	-	1	Tires		7	0
2021	-	9	Driver assistance		17	1
2020	-	5	Acceleration		22	0
2019	-	8	Steering	3,500	38	1
2018	-	2	Engine		7	0
2016	-	1	Engine		1	0

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?

Driver assistance, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by engine (5) and transmission (4).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?

55 recalls between 2016 and 2024. The 2019 model year has the most, with 38.

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