2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
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
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 9 complaints
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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 9 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Wheels
1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2023 Renegade RV built on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was servicing the vehicle, he noticed that the rear inner tires had rubber valve stems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-21
Power train
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
This is regarding a 2023 Winnebago View 24D RV on a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. While attempting to back up an incline (transmission in reverse gear) the RV will not move.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-26
Engine
1 of 9 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-02-10Power train22V796000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with a manual parking brake and 7-speed automatic transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software of the electronic stability, transmission control, direct select module, and electronic ignition switch control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023.
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2023-03-17Air bags, electrical system23V101000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.
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2023-05-05Electrical system23V204000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software on the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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2024-01-31Structure23V876000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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2024-11-04Structure23V806000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle.
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2025-01-31Electrical system24V930000 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V796000 · Power train
- Recall 23V101000 · Air bags, electrical system
- Recall 23V204000 · Electrical system
- Recall 23V876000 · Structure
- Recall 23V806000 · Structure
- Recall 24V930000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2022 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 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?
- 6 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.