2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter 1500 years
- Not enough data 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. That ranks 6th out of 10 Sprinter 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.
Risk: The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this campaign is NV3LETULPE.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the road in cruise control engine just suddenly goes into limp mode and loses power. It is very unsafe to pull over the side of the freeway or while going uphill. Error code was p0087- low fuel rail pressure! After pulling over and shutting off the vehicle and re-starting it then…
Other Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years
← 2015 Sprinter 1500 · 2017 Sprinter 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 Sprinter 1500 | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 Sprinter 1500 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 Sprinter 1500 | 9 | 17 |
| 2020 Sprinter 1500 | 5 | 22 |
| 2019 Sprinter 1500 | 8 | 38 |
| 2018 Sprinter 1500 | 2 | 7 |
| 2017 Sprinter 1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Sprinter 1500 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter 1500 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.