2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter 3500 years
- Not enough data 16th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. That ranks 16th out of 18 Sprinter 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consistent and persistent failure of wheel speed sensors
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), vehicle speed control, wheels problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter 3500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.