Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 years to avoid
More than twice the Sprinter 2500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical67
- Driver assistance61
- Engine60
- Transmission55
- Steering46
- Airbags44
- Brakes43
- Acceleration31
- Fuel system25
- Body20
- Visibility15
- Seat belts12
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 4 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 12 | Brakes | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 19 | Engine | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 31 | 41 | Driver assistance | 17,000 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 27 | 45 | Driver assistance | 3,200 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 6 | 81 | Driver assistance | 3,000 | 22 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 5 | 68 | Steering | 20,000 | 42 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 69 | 14 | Acceleration | 15,000 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 72 | 13 | Steering | 18,000 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 44 | 28 | Airbags | 24,000 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 77 | 9 | Acceleration | 49,000 | 11 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 61 | 16 | Airbags | 119,670 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 76 | 13 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2012 | 86 | 7 | Acceleration | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2011 | 73 | 14 | Airbags | 20,771 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 71 | 14 | Airbags | 57,000 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 92
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
What years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 should you avoid?
2019 and 2020. Each has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2020 alone has 81, mostly about driver assistance and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
2012, 2015 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 9 and 13).
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Electrical, with 67 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (61) and engine (60).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have?
92 recalls between 2007 and 2025. The 2019 model year has the most, with 42.
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