Is the 2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?

15 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

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2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:25.525Z

Only 21 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 37
Recalls: 15
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2015: 37 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2007	0
2008	1
2009	1
2010	4
2011	8
2012	21
2013	45
2014	54
2015	37
2016	62
2017	28
2018	9
2019	27
2020	14
2021	9
2022	9
2023	17
2024	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

35% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY

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This vehicle has had 4 separate wheel sped sensor failures. When each incident occurred, the vehicle will accelerate on its own and at the same time the ABS will not allow full braking pressure while underway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-17

Also filed under Power train and fuel/propulsion system

I was driving at 65 miles an hour on interstate and the vehicle decelerated and then accelerated and continued to accelerate. The cruise control was not on at the time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-23

Vehicle speed control

32% · 12 reports

Electronic stability control (esc)

30% · 11 reports

Power train

11% · 4 reports

INJURY

Wheels

8% · 3 reports

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The vehicle is a mercedes sprinter van converted by winnebago into their model era rv. A part of the conversion is changing the standard, outer rear wheels from mercedes and replacing them with winnebago steel wheels.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-22

Safety timeline

15 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2014-12-19Engine and engine cooling14V764000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 21, 2014.

Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2015-03-31Structure15V082000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014.

Remedy: Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2015-05-18Engine and engine cooling15V261000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to January 22, 2015.

Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-764.

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2016-04-12Equipment16V093000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2016-08-11Structure16V351000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 1, 2015,...

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2016-09-02Structure16V261000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 4, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

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2017-04-27Power train17V094000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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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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2017-06-06Fuel system, diesel17V092000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2017-12-11Equipment17V786000 Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain Custom Vans and Camper Van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 RAM Promaster chassis.

Remedy: Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017.

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2019-03-15Air bags19V004000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 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. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2019-03-15Air bags19V003000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2019-03-25Seats19V238000 Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats.

Remedy: Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

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2020-09-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-03-30 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure
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2020-12-23Steering20V663000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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2021-08-20Electronic stability control (esc)21V042000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 12 reports on file for this year.
Electronic stability control (esc): 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V764000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 15V082000 · Structure
Recall 15V261000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 16V093000 · Equipment
Recall 16V351000 · Structure
Recall 16V261000 · Structure
Recall 17V094000 · Power train
Recall 17V093000 · Air bags
Recall 17V092000 · Fuel system, diesel
Recall 17V786000 · Equipment
Recall 19V004000 · Air bags
Recall 19V003000 · Air bags
Recall 19V238000 · Seats
Recall 20V663000 · Steering
Recall 21V042000 · Electronic stability control (esc)

FAQ

Is the 2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?: 15 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.