Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years to avoid are 2018, 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
44
Total complaints
55
Recall campaigns
2015–2024
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sprinter 1500 years to avoid
Every Sprinter 1500 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sprinter 1500 years to avoid are 2018, 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?
By complaint volume, 2015 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sprinter 1500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?
Across all model years, the Sprinter 1500 has 55 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.