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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500Model year report

2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electronic stability control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “We have a 2019 motorhome on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. We are concerned about the wheel speed sensor failing. Three out of 4 sensors have already failed and been replaced on ours and Mercedes will not replace the 4th sensor until it fails. When this sensor fails it affects the ABS brakes and the braking distance is increased which can cause an accident. The cruise control is also affected and could increase speed on its own. The ESP can also be affected and can increase the risk of skidding and accidents. …”

NHTSA complaint #11508752, filed 2023-02

Electronic stability control: “The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS, check engine, and cruise control warning lights illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact indicated that the vehicle was recently serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V042000 (Electronic Stability Control) however, the failure occurred. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11440922, filed 2021-11, 18,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal sulfur odor coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. As the odor persisted, the contact’s eyes started burning and the contact also started having a headache. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that acid had leaked from the battery due to internal pressure inside the battery. The contact then called that dealer where he was instructed to take the vehicle in to be serviced under the vehicle warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11466047, filed 2022-05, 7,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,400 and 18,000 miles.

40%0–1060%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201920215202220232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231733,0006———Too new
202295,0006———Not enough data
202188,00016———Not enough data
2020132,85022———Not enough data
2019279,55041——67 · MoreFalling
2018915,00010———Not enough data
20172818,0009——20 · FewerFalling
20166217,15016——71 · MoreFalling
20153715,75015——51 · TypicalFalling
20145522,2507——49 · TypicalFalling
20134526,4005——18 · FewerFalling
20122131,0004———Falling
2011848,7444———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 2.

Has the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,400 and 18,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.