2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“The roof top air conditioner seal has failed. During the rain it's an indoor shower. There is already a class action lawsuit over this issue with mercedes.”
NHTSA complaint #11327261, filed 2020-06, 35,000 miles“I've owned this car 2 years. In the summer time when we turn on the A/C there is a bad odor coming out of the vents. Only in the summer it's not a pleasant smell. During the winter time last year was a gasoline smell but that got fixed. I would like for you to look into it please it's a moldy smell.”
NHTSA complaint #11403650, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 11038170Sep 19, 2026Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles…
- 11035563Jul 1, 2026ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The…
- 11023983Sep 26, 2025Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu…
- 10162199May 23, 2019Information:907 Sprinter 15 Passenger Van Trailer Hitch
- 10205151Nov 7, 2016Coolant, vacuum, temperature fault codes.
- 10128811Jul 24, 201414TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 25% |
| 2023 | 4 | 21% |
| 2022 | 8 | 20% |
| 2021 | 6 | 13% |
| 2020 | 9 | 11% |
| 2019 | 9 | 13% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 3 | 21% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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