2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

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2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:26:02.841Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009 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
2009: 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.

FIRE
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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, 20200214

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150113 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

Campaign 14V706000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V706000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.

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