2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 20%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 20% of the 40 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I have had to have the EGR valve cleaned out 4 times in 18000 miles. The dealer states it carbonized and causes bucking and hard shifting. This is a great hardship as to lost time of vehicle in service. Smithtown Mercedes has told me it is a known issue with no current resolution other than cleaning the EGR every 3 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11604674, filed 2024-07“The vehicle will lose power at high altitudes. I will push the gas pedal all the way down and the RPMs do not move nor does the vehicle move. This has left me in dangerous situations at intersections. I have spoken with a Mercedes dealer in Denver and they have multiple reports of this problem. The vehicle only has 1800 miles and this has happened multiple times at altitude.”
NHTSA complaint #11516619, filed 2023-04“It’s feels like hard shifting losing power on a highway Check engine light on I bought the van brand new. I have this issue since 4000 mile on the dashboard. I brought it in over six times for repairs. Nothing has been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11597600, filed 2024-06“The engine fan fell off, broke off, sheered off at the bolt that attaches it to the engine. The van is brand new this happened with less then 3000 miles on it. We realized an issued when the van gave a warning to stop immediately and turn off engine. This warning came on 3-4 times as we tried to ascend the pass. We had not place to go on this road. We pulled off several times waiting and hour to let it cool just to travel 3 miles.We just thought we may be running to hot. It was warm out, on an incline on Logans Pass in Glacier national park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608046, filed 2024-08“Upon starting the van (brand new, less than 300 mi driven) everything functions normally in P, however as soon as I shift into D, there is no power and the gas pedal is completely unresponsive (Can push pedal to the floor and still 0 RPM). This issue happens randomly, though the common factor that myself and many others have experienced is being at altitude >5000ft (quite common in western US). There are no warning/error indicators and service dashboard looks clean. …”
NHTSA complaint #11519068, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11029273Feb 24, 2026Check engine light or Adblue warning with fault codes P206B31, P203B31, or P300494 present in AdBlue (SCR) control unit (N118/5) Complaint The check engine light or AdBlue…
- 11029272Feb 24, 2026Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning message cannot be reset with fault code P13DF00 or P300685 Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning…
- 11028113Jan 16, 2026EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more…
- 11028119Jan 15, 2026Complaint Vehicles with SCR Generation 4: SCR/AdBlue® warning message cannot be reset. Information: All fault codes in the AdBlue® (SCR) control unit have been processed and…
- 11026053Nov 22, 2025Exhaust Gas Flap Noise Complaint Customers may report a high-pitched squealing or squeaking noise originating from the exhaust system, specifically near the exhaust gas flap…
- 11026054Nov 12, 2025Diverse messages in the instrument cluster, vehicle will not start, gears cannot be engaged Complaint Vehicle cannot be started, various messages in instrument cluster, gears…
- 11023978Sep 26, 2025Internal Diesel Engine Damage or Oil Sludge Formation Complaint Customer reports that the vehicle will not start, is difficult to start, or is making unusual noises. Inspection…
- 11019967Jun 20, 2025Check engine light active - Fault P3007F1, P3007F2, P300CA8, or P300CA9 present in CDI control unit Complaint Check engine warning light active.
- 11019964Jun 16, 2025Check engine light with fault code P300E55 with H12 Complaint The check engine light is activated, accompanied by the following fault code related to the Exhaust gas…
- 11019963Jun 6, 2025Internal Diesel Engine Damage or Oil Sludge Formation Complaint Customer reports that the vehicle will not start, is difficult to start, or is making unusual noises. Inspection…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 32% |
| 2022 | 8 | 20% |
| 2021 | 5 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 19% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 21% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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