repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-706 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
1Air bags
1Service brakes, air
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 · 2018 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING…
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no report yet
Structure
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROTECTION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD IF AN OCCUPANT STRIKES THE A-PILLAR TRIM.
no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. A CRACK IN THE SPRING PLATE MAY RESULT IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OIL FILLER NECK, POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT…
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
2010 vs. every other Sprinter 3500 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 3500 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Sprinter 3500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LOSS OF POWER WILL NOT GO MORE THAN 15-20 MPH VEHICLE IN MOTION ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND LOSS OF EXCELLERATION ON HIGHWAY
VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 19000 MILES.. MANIFOLD ACTUATOR MOTOR WENT OUT.. ($1700.00). MERCEDES MECHANIC SAYS THIS ACTUATOR BREAKS "FREQUENTLY".
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