2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“Diesel particle filter connector breaking. Connector breaks allowing carbon monoxide to enter the passenger compartment. Hot exhaust gases burn and melt wiring under truck cutting off engine power causing vehicle to stall while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11174948, filed 2019-02, 72,000 miles“The van won’t throttle when requested and will lose power going uphill. I can set the cruise at 70 but the van will only accelerate to 55 to 65. When going uphill it will drop all the way to 45 mph with no ability to accelerate. Mercedes in Missoula has looked at it and said it’s the way the new update “fixed” the limp mode and there is nothing wrong with it. Our personal mechanic has also concluded there is nothing wrong. We live in rural Montana and this is our main vehicle as we have a large family. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526466, filed 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 11036855Aug 26, 2026Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash Cause This vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force…
- 11034410Jun 15, 2026Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit…
- 11023982Sep 16, 2025Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause…
- 10151957Jul 23, 2018Automatic Transmission Housing Cracked: Damage Resulting From Cracked Diesel Particulate Filter Bracket
- 10157057Aug 2, 2017Transmission leak in area of oil pump
- 10135719May 2, 2016Humming, droning from the drivetrain on SPRINTER 2500 with all-wheel drive (4x4)
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 17% |
| 2023 | 5 | 26% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 5 | 11% |
| 2020 | 18 | 23% |
| 2019 | 14 | 21% |
| 2018 | 3 | 21% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
15 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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