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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 312 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2016, 2014, 2017. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sprinter 3500 | 27 | Brakes | 41 | 3 |
| 2017 Sprinter 3500 | 28 | Wheels and tires | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 Sprinter 3500 | 62 | Brakes | 16 | 3 |
| 2014 Sprinter 3500 | 54 | Air bags | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Sprinter 3500 | 27 | Air bags | 5 | 0 |
78 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- What years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2016 (62), 2014 (54), 2017 (28).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (46), brakes (46), speed control (34).
- Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2010 (4). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.