2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2010 mercedes is having a series of issues that it should not be having and this is unfair to consumers, there should be way more then 4 recalls listed on this vehicle year make and model. I am currently experiencing a problem with my car not starting for some odd reason as my key is inserted into the ignition my car isn't turning on at all. The steering column is locked and the dash board states that I need to remove my key from the ignition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397423, filed 2021-02“Head light assemblies on my 2010 c300 are faulty they are dulling severely bad and the light bulbs are burning and melting on the assembly causing a burning smell this is a safety hazard everyone is complaining from 2008-2010 the bulbs are melting onto the plastic causing the headlights to blow out and the clips used to hold the bulbs on track are pointing downwards so the lights are pointing towards the ground and not in ongoing traffic the consumers are paying too much out of pocket money on mercedes faulty parts this isn't fair at all we are all having crisis with these cars and don't…”
NHTSA complaint #11397439, filed 2021-02Related service bulletins
- 10231020Jan 13, 2023Complaint Various issues including control unit programming procedure will not complete successfully/no newer software found, communication faults, or sporadic malfunction of…
- 10206072Dec 14, 2021"The âmonitor status this driving cycle (PID 41)â can be displayed as âdisabledâ in the generic scan tool although no monitor of this group is disabled "
- 10206073Dec 7, 2021Various complaints due to aftermarket OBDII device installed
- 10124131Oct 24, 201414CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
- 10135614Oct 6, 2014Remote engine start via external starter switch sporadically not possible, fault code B150B
- 10051990Sep 1, 2013Mercedes: the engine control module (ecm) may fail from feedback signal to valve due to humidity entering exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve, causing an electrical short…
- 10043739Jan 27, 2012Mercedes (sprinter): software retrofit process. All model years.
- 10033551Feb 1, 2010Sprinter (mercedes benz): esp indicator lamp lights up after engine start. Esp indicator lamp and/or esp malfunction message in instrument cluster after engine start. The esp…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 17% |
| 2023 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 9 | 23% |
| 2021 | 9 | 20% |
| 2020 | 20 | 25% |
| 2019 | 9 | 13% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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