repaired · 2026 Q2
Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Risk. An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, most often about the child seat. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-806 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Child seat
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Child seat | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Structure: critical fasteners
Risk. A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Suspension: front
Risk. A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Sprinter 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sprinter 1500 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sprinter 1500 owners report
Recent child seat complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact, a car seat technician called to file complaint on behalf of the owner of an Inspired by Drive Safety Seat, Model Type: Spirit Plus, Model Number: CSS-2401M-SG, and manufactured February 2019. The safety seat was being utilized in a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The contact stated that…
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