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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 since 2012, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 22 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
46
Recalls
3
Worst year
2014
Model years
2012-2015

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

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.

2012201320142015

How we calculate this

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Most common Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    12
  • Engine
    9
  • Brakes
    5
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Wheels
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Visibility
    1

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20157414Airbags59,00031
20145722Airbags35,00011
2013848Engine00
2012942Lights00

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500

What years of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500?

Airbags, with 12 complaints across all years, followed by engine (9) and brakes (5).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 have?

3 recalls between 2012 and 2015. The 2015 model year has the most, with 3.

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