2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: common problems and reliability
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25 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 10 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Sprinter?The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has 25 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and engine.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2018 a good year for the Sprinter?
Across the 8 Sprinter model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2018) to 508 (2020). With 25 complaints, the 2018 Sprinter sits below the model's median of 258.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Sprinter
air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Campaign 19V695000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
unknown or other
Campaign 19V693000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
visibility:glass, side/rear
Campaign 19V507000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 20V155000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).
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equipment:other:labels
Campaign 20V156000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.
unknown or other
Campaign 19V222000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Campaign 18V743000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.
latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Campaign 19V665000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle's speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.
steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Campaign 20V663000Daimler 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.
electronic stability control (esc):control module
Campaign 21V042000Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and use case.
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Typical used price
Used Sprinter listings typically run $44,993–$51,874 across 2019 to 2026 model years.
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