Worst 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 1 | 15,640 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | — | 12,150 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | — | 5,760 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | 1,289 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | — | — | 3,400 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 1,625 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 | — | — | 2,600 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 6,200 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt:Actuators | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
22 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~464,044 vehicles.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The longitudinal frame members may be missing reinforcement fasteners, reducing vehicle stability and decreasing the structural integrity of the third-row seats.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The connection between the propeller shaft bearing and crossmember may loosen, reducing vehicle control.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission. The guide bushing on the parking pawl may fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in vehicle rollaway.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. A software error in the park lock system may allow the vehicle to move after the gear selector has been placed in the Park 'P' position without the parking brake applied.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
+ 12 more recalls
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2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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