2016 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter Coach years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach. That is the most of any Sprinter Coach model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints, 55%), typically at around 5,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 55% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | 73,299 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach recalls (1)
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Seats
Problem: Cabot Coach Builders, Inc DBA Royale (Royale Limousine) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes Sprinter-based mini coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 437052OLHIFOLD and 43705PFOLDSS. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Royale Limousine will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale Limousine customer service at 1-800-544-5587.
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.
The integrated "safety cage" in the front of the vehicle, as designed by Mercedes Benz has completely rusted through over the past few years. The rusting was from within the hollow members that comprised the "safety cage". It is impossible to notice until the metal has rusted through the topcoat of…
2016 coachman prism elite. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for the cost of replacing the window.
2016 mercedes benz sprinter. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 21v-042. Consumer would like to know when parts will be available to perform safety recall.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER (W3CL6170). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V004000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
Passenger side air bag recall has not been replaced and it's almost 1 year so far.
Other Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach years
← 2015 Sprinter Coach · 2017 Sprinter Coach →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sprinter Coach | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 Sprinter Coach | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Mercedes Royale Sprinter Coach a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter Coach model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.