Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 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 November 5, 2026. Updated daily.
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 11 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the…
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed, fuel gauge, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a…
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk. Vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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 2500 median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Frequently, when I started the car, the instrument cluster's monochrome display will stay blank/black or display completely corrupted garbage - unreadable bit and pieces. I wasn't able to read essential info like level of drive gear and fuel level etc. Often when this happens, the physical…
Almost immediately after I got my Van the Aux Balmar Alternator installed by THOR had to be replaced and was not functional. I tried to get it repaired by two warranty repair centers in Colorado and neither one could repair the Alternator or get it to charge the lithium battery that was also new.…
Mercedes dealership refused to replace ism module and I'm driving with blank instrument panel! No rmp no mph no gas gauge no milage nothing! This vehicle is my only source of income as I'm a delivery driver! It's my only vehicle! I need this fixed now or I can't pay my bills! This part is recalled…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.