2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Our 2010 Mercedes-Benz (mb) 2500 sprinter van at 57,000 had a check engine light turn on. We took it to the dealer and they rest the computer and took it for a test drive. Upon returning from the test drive they told us everything was fine. Two days later the light turned on again and the motor runs rough. I took it back into the dealer and the next day they said my problem was a sensor in the adblue tank. To fix the problem the tank, sensor and wiring harness must be replaced at a cost of $2200.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452279, filed 2012-03, 57,000 miles“Safety Concerns Regarding Eberspächer Diesel Heaters in My 2010 Sprinter This complaint outlines critical safety concerns identified with the two Eberspächer diesel heaters in my 2010 Sprinter van, originally installed / imported from Germany. 1. Potential Non-Compliance with Emission Standards: A recent inspection suggests that both heaters might not meet EPA/CARB emission regulations due to the absence of a required CARB sticker. While I've obtained and verified CARB compliance documentation directly from Eberspächer through a local MBUSA dealer, the lack of the sticker raises concerns. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11580600, filed 2024-04“The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle abruptly decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred numerous times while driving various speeds. When the failure occurred, the vehicle would not accelerate past 30 MPH. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated and there was a warning that the diesel pump preheating system was malfunctioning. The contact placed the gear into neutral, and turned off and restarted the vehicle to bring the engine back to normal function. …”
NHTSA complaint #11191783, filed 2019-03, 180,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V294000Jun 29, 2010Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2010, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2009–2010, Sprinter 2500 2009–2010 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11034416Jun 3, 2026OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system…
- 11030629Mar 23, 2026The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated…
- 11016427Mar 10, 2025Procedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type Complaint: Procedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type (e.g., gasoline, water…
- 11016423Mar 10, 2025EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR…
- 11014726Feb 12, 2025Complaint Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Cause Various causes Remedy Up to Model year 2018: Fault code…
- 11014728Feb 4, 2025Complaint The check engine light or AdBlue warning is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes rela- ted to the AdBlue tank: P206B31: Malfunction of the…
- 10214960Jun 13, 2022Complaint After installing new NOx sensors during the Approved Emission Modification (AEM), the Exhaust Aftertreatment Customer Service Measure in XENTRY/DAS displays incorrect…
- 10181196Sep 14, 2020Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (?MBUSA?) has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air…
- 10179954Aug 3, 2020Power Steering Hose Updated Repair Method
- 10151957Jul 23, 2018Automatic Transmission Housing Cracked: Damage Resulting From Cracked Diesel Particulate Filter Bracket
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 26% |
| 2022 | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology