2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that the tail light and the paint around it burned without warning. The contact opened the vehicle and found the interior of the vehicle completely burned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.