2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 18, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sprinter years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter. That is the most of any Sprinter model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 48,570 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1 · ~48,570 mi
Steering1 · ~48,570 mi
Suspension1 · ~48,570 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~47,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes150%48,570——
Steering150%48,570——
Suspension150%48,570——
Vehicle Speed Control150%47,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz sprinter. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated without warning while traveling at unknown speeds. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 18, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10583490

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz sprinter. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brakes failed without warning. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt loose and the shock absorbers began leaking. The dealer replaced something unknown in the steering column as well as…

Service Brakes · received Jul 3, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10523063

Other Mercedes Benz Sprinter years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 Sprinter20
201020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter?

Owners most often report service brakes, steering, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Mercedes Benz Sprinter a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.