2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:48.604Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 8 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2013: 27 complaints 2014: 54 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 62 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2018: 9 complaints 2018 9 2019: 27 complaints 2020: 14 complaints 2020 2021: 9 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 17 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2014: 54 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 62 complaints 2016 2017: 28 complaints 2018: 9 complaints 2018 9 2019: 27 complaints 2020: 14 complaints 2020 2021: 9 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 3 complaints 2024
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2015 2016: 62 complaints 2016 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 9 complaints 2018 9 2019: 27 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2020 2021: 9 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024

2018: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20070
20081
20091
20104
20118
201221
201327
201454
201521
201662
201728
20189
201927
202014
20219
20229
202317
20243

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

When turning a corner,engine raced to 45 MPH without my foot on the throttle.almost lost control.had to put vehicle,meredes Sprinter 3500,into neutral to stop it.had previously had the dealer repair speed sensors three other times.warning lights...

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-26

Also filed under Power train

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle harder than usual.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-11

Vehicle speed control

2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Electrical system

2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

Wheels

1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.

Structure

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2019-01-31Latches/locks/linkages18V743000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2019-05-17Unknown or other19V222000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

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    2019-11-01Latches/locks/linkages19V665000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2019-11-15Unknown or other19V693000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019.

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    2020-01-21Visibility19V507000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead of laminated safety glass.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane safety glass with laminated safety glass., free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019.

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    2020-02-10Air bags19V695000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019.

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    2020-05-15Equipment20V155000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (kph) rather than as 34 miles per hour (mph).

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with the label with the correct maximum speed information indicated in miles per hour, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020.

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    2020-05-15Equipment20V156000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to the spare tire.

    Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed limitation label on the spare wheel, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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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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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V743000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 19V222000 · Unknown or other
  • Recall 19V665000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 19V693000 · Unknown or other
  • Recall 19V507000 · Visibility
  • Recall 19V695000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V155000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V156000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V663000 · Steering
  • Recall 21V042000 · Electronic stability control (esc)

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
10 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.