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2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems

The most common problem on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Sprinter 3500 model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
83/100
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
981 warranty
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 6

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported December 13, 2024 · 697 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk
A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.

Recall number 24V930000 · Recall details

Structure: critical fastenersReported December 21, 2023 · 387 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
Risk
A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.

Recall number 23V876000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported December 1, 2023 · 131 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
Risk
An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LACKHA.

Recall number 23V806000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported March 24, 2023 · 6,857 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Risk
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KOMBAUS.

Recall number 23V204000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported February 17, 2023 · 350 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. The wiring harnesses for the swivel-seats may have been incorrectly installed and may become damaged, which can cause the front side air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.

Recall number 23V101000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawlReported October 21, 2022 · 124,305 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
Risk
Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. DVUSA's numbers for this recall are 22V2790611, 22V2790612, and 22V2790613.

Recall number 22V796000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 98

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 98 bulletins for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

What 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 27, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

During a drive in an extended rain shower,the adaptive cruise control stopped working, and the accident avoidance system ceased to function, giving multiple warnings on the dashboard information system. It took 2 days to dry out and start functioning again.

Filed Dec 4, 2024 · Brakes · CA

The emergency parking brake will not disengage. Renders vehicle immobile.

Filed Aug 1, 2024 · VA

This report concerns the crosswind assistance function on a Mercedes Sprinter van. Whenever a crosswind is detected, vehicle will radically and unevenly apply brakes. In my case, it most often seems to apply the front driver’s side brake. This results in a sudden dive towards the braking wheel and an uncommanded dramatic slowing of the vehicle. This is unnerving to say the least, and cannot be safe when doing 70 mph on an interstate alongside a tractor trailer, with another behind me, as I was doing in southern Nevada the first time I experienced it. While this form asks for the date the incident occurs, I am citing the first time I experienced it, but it is ongoing.

Filed Jun 28, 2024 · Driver assistance · 2,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he briefly lost control of the vehicle after the crosswind stabilization system activated, drastically reducing speed to under 50 MPH and pulling the vehicle into the right lane. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence while driving through light crosswinds. The crosswind warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2024 · CA

During the week of [XXX], 2024 my Sprinter 3500, engine will not start. All lights come on dash. Called AAA insurance and they tried to jump start, vehicle would not start. Battery voltage good 12. 3 voltages. Towed the vehicle to Dealer. Dealer performed several tests, found ground W105 /3 missing securing nut. W105 is ground under the driver's seat grounded to the vehicle to provide grounding. This can only be reached by removing the driver's seat. The grounding nut was missing. The Dealer charged me $916.08. I mention to Mecedes-Benz Service advisor Brock Keck in Sacramento, it should be covered under warranty. They told me it is not covered under warranty. I bought the vehicle in 2022. I strongly believe that the ground nut was not installed properly by the Mercedes-Benz where the vehicle was assembled or manufactured. The millage in the vehicle is approximately 5,800 miles now. I am the first owner. Please help me to resolve this issue with the dealer. Thank you for your assistance to this matter. My email is [XXX] my phone number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 23, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OH

I did spend lots from my pocket to maintain this vehicle.I parked my vehicle for few days in my driveway.i try to start my vehicle once I get back from break.It won’t started.I even changed the new battery but I couldn’t be able to start.I towed to the dealership yesterday.Not sure what is the problem

Filed Nov 21, 2023 · Wheels · 8,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2023 Renegade RV built on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was servicing the vehicle, he noticed that the rear inner tires had rubber valve stems. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had informed him that the rubber material of the valve stems was inadequate for the RV weight capacity. The mechanic informed the contact that the rubber material was inadequate because the generation of heat while driving could add more pressure to the tire, which could in turn damage the rubber valve stems, and could cause the tire to deflate or to blow out. The mechanic replaced the rear inner tires rubber valve stems with steel valve stems. The contact stated that the information had raised concerns because the rubber valve stems had caused the tires of the RV he previously owned to fail while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2023 · Transmission · TN

This is regarding a 2023 Winnebago View 24D RV on a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. While attempting to back up an incline (transmission in reverse gear) the RV will not move. Engine revs up to only approximately 1800 rpm, but the RV remains stationary. Incline is our driveway, connecting to a parking area for the RV off to the side. Climbing hills with transmission in "Drive" is no problem. I took the RV to Mercedes Benz of Knoxville, Tenn., and they stated that they could not duplicate the issue, that the vehicle performs "as designed". They further stated that they had another vehicle in the shop for service and it performed in the same manner. I have no idea how steep an incline they tried, but our driveway is fairly steep. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 11,030 lbs. I had the RV weighed after loading it fully, and it totaled 10,725 lbs. No warnings appeared on the dash and no telltale symptoms. Mileage on the RV is 3150. Issue first appeared at approx. 2700, after I had the parking area built, so I can only assume the issue was present since new; I had never tried to back uphill before this. Backing up on level ground presents no problem. I tried calling MB technical support, but they only told me that I had to take it to a dealer; that they had no other options. I have a copy of the service order from Mercedes of Knoxville, but currently not able to scan. Will be able to at a later date.

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Questions about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, fewer than a typical Sprinter 3500 model year.

What is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 year score?

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 scores 83 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is driver assistance (2).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?

6 recalls, covering electrical system, structure and power train.

What year does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have bad brakes?

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2014 (15 complaints) and 2016 (14 complaints).

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