Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 years to avoid
More than twice the Sprinter 3500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 3500 problems
All model years combined.
- Driver assistance68
- Brakes67
- Airbags62
- Acceleration53
- Electrical40
- Transmission32
- Wheels27
- Engine27
- Fuel system14
- Body14
- Suspension8
- Steering8
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 17 | Driver assistance | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 83 | 8 | Brakes | 6 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 81 | 8 | Brakes | 16 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 74 | 13 | Electrical | 22 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 48 | 27 | Brakes | 10,000 | 41 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 79 | 9 | Brakes | 15,000 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 51 | 28 | Driver assistance | 18,000 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 19 | 62 | Brakes | 17,300 | 16 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 61 | 21 | Driver assistance | 23,000 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 28 | 55 | Airbags | 22,250 | 7 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 55 | 27 | Airbags | 23,500 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 55 | 21 | Acceleration | 31,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 85 | 8 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2010 | 88 | 4 | Engine | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Lights | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 89
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 3500
What years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 should you avoid?
2014 and 2016. Each has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2016 alone has 62, mostly about brakes and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
2011, 2021 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (8, 8 and 8).
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
Driver assistance, with 68 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (67) and airbags (62).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
89 recalls between 2008 and 2024. The 2019 model year has the most, with 41.
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