2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

20212023
Complaints
54
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Problems

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

#18 complaints

Engine Problems

#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:6,800 mi
#35 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500.

Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,800
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~153,227 vehicles.

24V930000Instrument Cluster
~697 affected

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."

23V876000Structure:critical Fasteners
~387 affected

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.

23V806000Body Structure
~131 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.

23V444000Fuel Pump
~20,500 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.

23V204000Instrument Cluster
~6,857 affected

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.

23V101000Electrical System:wiring · Air Bags:side/window
~350 affected

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. The wiring harnesses for the swivel-seats may have been incorrectly installed and may become damaged, which can cause the front side air bags not to deploy as intended.

22V796000Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:park Pawl
~124,305 affected

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.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — FAQ

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

Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has 54 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (8 complaints); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 6,800 mi); Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 6,800 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 153,227 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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