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2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
19,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,500 miles.

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.

“When I turn on my vehicle it shows low beam right left I take it to the benz dealer in tampa the problem they came up with water intrusion in both front head light assemble. Head lamp unit found condensation forming in headlamps. They recommend replacing entire assembly as no repair can be performed total cost $4230.14. Got intouch with the exec. Referral manager to see what can be done but was not successful. I think this problem should be a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11255765, filed 2019-09

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202213%
202124%
201614%
201413%
2013314%
2012113%
2010214%

Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

Air bags
11 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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