2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: common problems and reliability
An average Sprinter year.
304 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Sprinter?The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has 304 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Sprinter years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Sprinter?
Across the 8 Sprinter model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2018) to 508 (2020). With 304 complaints, the 2021 Sprinter sits above 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
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and use case.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sprinter. See the full Sprinter owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sprinter listings typically run $44,993–$51,874 across 2019 to 2026 model years.
Other Sprinter model years
Compare every Sprinter year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
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