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2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Sprinter 1500 years?

Sprinter 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted13 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 6 complaints2019: 11 complaints2020: 7 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 1 complaints
Sprinter 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems?

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Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V135000BrakesFebruary 28, 2025 · 88 units

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Consequence

Parking brake failure can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3HALHAN.

24V517000SuspensionJuly 9, 2024 · 1,232 units

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.

Consequence

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN PARK RUNNING, AFTER 2 MINUTES I HEARD A POP AND IT POPPED OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE AND SPED OFF RUNNING INTO A WALL.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 10, 2024 · crash

2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 — common questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sprinter 1500 years to avoid are 2018, 2016, 2017. The cleanest record among Sprinter 1500 years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.