Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 54 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500, across 10 model years (2015–2024). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is forward collision avoidance.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sprinter 4500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 Sprinter 4500: 9 complaints, 38 recalls
- 2020 Sprinter 4500: 1 complaint, 22 recalls
- 2016 Sprinter 4500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 4500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2022 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2021 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 16 | — | — | |
| 2020 Sprinter 4500 | 1 | 22 | — | Equipment | |
| 2019 Sprinter 4500 | 9 | 38 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 2017 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Sprinter 4500 | 1 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2015 Sprinter 4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (9), 2020 (1), 2016 (1). 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 4500?
Forward Collision Avoidance, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 have?
54 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.