Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 55 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, across 10 model years (2015–2024). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sprinter 1500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Sprinter 1500: 9 complaints, 17 recalls
- 2019 Sprinter 1500: 8 complaints, 38 recalls
- 2020 Sprinter 1500: 5 complaints, 22 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2016 Sprinter 1500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2022 Sprinter 1500: 1 complaint, 7 recalls
- 2024 Sprinter 1500: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 Sprinter 1500 | 2 | 6 | — | Child Seat | |
| 2022 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 7 | — | Tires | |
| 2021 Sprinter 1500 | 9 | 17 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2020 Sprinter 1500 | 5 | 22 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 Sprinter 1500 | 8 | 38 | — | Steering | |
| 2018 Sprinter 1500 | 2 | 7 | — | Engine | |
| 2017 Sprinter 1500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 Sprinter 1500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (9), 2019 (8), 2020 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
Engine, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?
55 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.