2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

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2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:55.519Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 27 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 61 complaints 2016 2017: 27 complaints 2018: 9 complaints 2019: 27 complaints 2019 2020: 13 complaints 2021: 9 complaints 2022: 8 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024
2008: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20070
20081
20091
20104
20118
201220
201327
201454
201521
201661
201727
20189
201927
202013
20219
20228
202317
20243

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 1 total report mentions: wheels.

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CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT FAILURE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSORS

NHTSA ODI report, 20201013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

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CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT FAILURE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSORS

NHTSA ODI report, 20201013

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 1 total report mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

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CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT FAILURE OF WHEEL SPEED SENSORS

NHTSA ODI report, 20201013

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.