2016 Mercedes Royale SPRINTER COACH
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Mercedes Royale SPRINTER COACH has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (55% of all complaints), specifically: takata pending recall: i'm trying to sell my 2016 mercedes rv and all the dealers i spoken with will not buy it with a pending recall for passenger side airbag. mercedes informed me that you control the parts distribution and timing by vin. any chance of getting my vin added to the active recall .
11
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
6 complaints- • TAKATA PENDING RECALL: I'M TRYING TO SELL MY 2016 MERCEDES RV AND ALL THE DEALERS I SPOKEN WITH WILL NOT BUY IT WITH A PENDING RECALL FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. MERCEDES INFORMED ME THAT YOU CONTROL THE PARTS DISTRIBUTION AND TIMING BY VIN. ANY CHANCE OF GETTING MY VIN ADDED TO THE ACTIVE RECALL
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V004000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED BMW FRESNO (7171 N PALM AVE
- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V004000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT JAMES MOTOR COMPANY MERCEDES-BENZ (LOCATED AT 2440 RICHMOND RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40502, (859) 268-1150) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOU
“TAKATA PENDING RECALL: I'M TRYING TO SELL MY 2016 MERCEDES RV AND ALL THE DEALERS I SPOKEN WITH WILL NOT BUY IT WITH A PENDING RECALL FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. MERCEDES INFORMED ME THAT YOU CONTROL THE PARTS DISTRIBUTION AND TIMING BY VIN. ANY CHANCE OF GETTING MY VIN ADDED TO THE ACTIVE RECALL ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RELEASE BUTTON SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MEDFORD (3240 CRATER LAKE AVE, MEDFORD, OR 97504, (541) 774-1000) WHER
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RELEASE BUTTON SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MEDFORD (3240 CRATER LAKE AVE, MEDFORD, OR 97504, (541) 774-1000) WHER”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V290000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF DOTHAN (LOCATED AT 2309 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN,
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V290000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF DOTHAN (LOCATED AT 2309 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN, ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • 2016 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-042. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL.
“2016 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-042. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • 2016 COACHMAN PRISM ELITE. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPLACING THE WINDOW.
“2016 COACHMAN PRISM ELITE. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPLACING THE WINDOW.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TAKATA PENDING RECALL: I'M TRYING TO SELL MY 2016 MERCEDES RV AND ALL THE DEALERS I SPOKEN WITH WILL NOT BUY IT WITH A PENDING RECALL FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. MERCEDES INFORMED ME THAT YOU CONTROL THE PARTS DISTRIBUTION AND TIMING BY VIN. ANY CHANCE OF GETTING MY VIN ADDED TO THE ACTIVE RECALL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RELEASE BUTTON SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MEDFORD (3240 CRATER LAKE AVE, MEDFORD, OR 97504, (541) 774-1000) WHER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V290000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF DOTHAN (LOCATED AT 2309 ROSS CLARK CIR, DOTHAN,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: 2016 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-042. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes Royale SPRINTER COACH — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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