Mercedes-Benz

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 20,512 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

55 Models
525 Engines Rated
139 Generations
20,512 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
254 recommended 181 caution 90 avoid

Van

22 models
Metris
1 generation · 2 engines
2016-2023
1 caution 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500
5 generations · 13 engines
20112013201420152016
4 recommended 8 caution 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Mixto
2 generations · 5 engines
20142015
2 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500 12 Passenger
3 generations · 9 engines
201920202021
3 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Sprinter 2500 12 Passenger Van
2 generations · 6 engines
20222023
3 recommended 3 caution
Sprinter 2500 15 Passenger
3 generations · 9 engines
201920202021
3 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Sprinter 2500 15 Passenger Van
2 generations · 6 engines
20222023
3 recommended 3 caution
Sprinter 2500 Cargo
1 generation · 2 engines
2020
1 recommended 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Cargo Diesel
1 generation · 2 engines
2020
1 recommended 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van
3 generations · 10 engines
201120152019
5 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van (Lwb)
3 generations · 9 engines
202120222023
3 recommended 6 caution
Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van (Swb)
3 generations · 9 engines
202120222023
3 recommended 6 caution
Sprinter 2500 Crew
1 generation · 2 engines
2020
1 recommended 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Crew Diesel
1 generation · 2 engines
2020
1 recommended 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Crew Van
1 generation · 4 engines
2019
2 recommended 2 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Crew Van (Lwb)
3 generations · 9 engines
202120222023
3 recommended 6 caution
Sprinter 2500 Crew Van (Swb)
3 generations · 9 engines
202120222023
3 recommended 6 caution
Sprinter 2500 P12
1 generation · 3 engines
2011
1 recommended 2 caution
Sprinter 3500
4 generations · 9 engines
2012201320162017
5 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
Sprinter 3500 Cab Chassis
1 generation · 4 engines
2014
3 recommended 1 avoid
Sprinter 3500 Cargo Van
2 generations · 5 engines
20152019
3 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Sprinter 3500 Crew Van
1 generation · 3 engines
2019
2 recommended 1 avoid

Midsize SUV

10 models

Sports Car

3 models

Luxury Sedan

3 models

Full-Size SUV

2 models

Subcompact SUV

2 models

Full-Size Sedan

2 models

Compact

1 model

Compact Sedan

1 model

Compact Coupe

1 model

Midsize Coupe

1 model

Midsize Sedan

1 model

Compact EV SUV

1 model

Midsize EV

1 model

Full-Size EV

1 model

Off-Road SUV

1 model

Compact SUV

1 model

Roadster

1 model
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