Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
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Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 21
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2013: 21 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2007	1
2009	1
2010	14
2011	14
2012	8
2013	21
2014	38
2015	23
2016	28
2017	13
2018	14
2019	68
2020	80
2021	45
2022	41
2023	19
2024	12
2025	4

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

11 of 21 total reports mention: air bags.

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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V032000 (Air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-20

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18V032000 (Air bags).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-17

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V032000 (Air bags), but the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-04

Wheels

3 of 21 total reports mention: wheels.

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I have replaced as of today 7/7/2015 -4 rims on my vehicle because they keep cracking/ splitting 1 even had pin holes. Not only is this dangerous to me and wife. But costly as well for the price and sitting 2 days waiting for rim.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-07

Engine

3 of 21 total reports mention: engine.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the check engine and tire pressure monitoring indicators illuminated. Additionally, while the emergency brake was engaged, the vehicle moved without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-13

Also filed under Parking brake and service brakes

Exterior lighting

3 of 21 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-14

Also filed under Service brakes

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2017-03-31Air bags16V077000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to...

Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017.

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2017-05-26Air bags17V093000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket around the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2018-12-28Air bags18V032000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018.

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2020-09-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-03-30 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 3 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V077000 · Air bags
Recall 17V093000 · Air bags
Recall 18V032000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.