2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,750 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.
“Since september of 2019 with around 4500 miles on the vehicle, loose bolts were found that holds up fuel tank. Several driveshafts (aka pilot shafts) failed and were replaced. The rear differential failed and was replaced. Several tires have been replaced. This vehicle vibrates at highway speeds. Mercedes benz has made several attempts over 80 days to cure this vibration problem. Photos were sent to the service manager at wagner mercedes benz on 10/2/2019 showing loose bolts which they secured fuel tank. The vehicle currently has 7400 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321880, filed 2020-04, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the air conditioning was draining into the interior cabin allowing moisture to the carpet, wall panels, and head liner. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the air conditioning seal was fractured and needed to be replaced. The RV was repaired 4 additional times however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the RV dealer. The contact was afraid of black mold appearing inside the cabin. …”
NHTSA complaint #11430623, filed 2021-08, 23,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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