Question 1

Is the Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 has 37 total NHTSA complaints across 4 model years. The most reliable years are 2018 (6 complaints), 2020 (7 complaints). Years to avoid: 2021 (13 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2021 Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500. The 2021 model has the most complaints (13) with the top issue being SPEED CONTROL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 are 2018 (6 complaints), 2020 (7 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2021	13	On long trips (when you need cruise control the mo...	Below Average
2020	7	CONSTITUENT WRITES SEEKING A WAIVER TO COLLECT THE...	Above Average
2019	11	LANE DEPARTURE ASSIST OPTION - DANGEROUS AND DEADL...	Average
2018	6	WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WITHOU...	Excellent Reliability

Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 — All Years

Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 1500 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid