Consistent and persistent failure of wheel speed sensors
The worst 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 92
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint Complaint A:...
- Acoustic Warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized
- Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection...
- While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash
- ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint...
- Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm
- OM642 DPF
- Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle
- The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to...
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine...
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What 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 owners say
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Questions about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, fewer than a typical Sprinter 3500 model year.
What is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 year score?
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have the most acceleration problems?
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2014 (11 complaints) and 2016 (10 complaints).
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