Mercedes-Benz Sprinter problems
0 safety recalls. 38 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 3 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I WAS PROVIDED A NOTICE OF AN AIRBAG RECALL OVER TWO YEARS AGO ON A THREE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. THE DEALERS SAYS THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS. I HAVE CALLED MERCEDES NATIONAL AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO. IT APPEARS NOTHING IS HAPPENING AND NO ONE HAS A SOLUTION YET I…
The contact owned a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud pop was heard, and noticed there was smoke coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was a Sprinter van driver. The…
RECENTLY THREE ELECTRONIC BRAKING ASSIST LIGHTS HAVE (ANTI-LOCK, ESP, AND ANTI-SKID) HAVE LIT ON MY DASHBOARD AT RANDOM TIMES. ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS THE ENGINE HAS ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE PEDAL.*DT*JB TYPICALLY THIS IS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 15 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 38 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.