2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

20162018
Complaints
15
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Steering Defects

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
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Crashes
Fires
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Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Body Structure
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Tire Defects
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Recalls for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~208,849 vehicles.

20V663000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
~47,667 affected

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.

19V003000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~71,301 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

19V004000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~88,388 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

18V288000Body Structure
~153 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.

18V113000Equipment:other:labels
~17 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles, equipped with folding seats (sales code S20). The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.

17V786000Other Equipment
~550 affected

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

17V742000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~773 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has 15 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 208,849 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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