Mercedes-Benz

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 26,014 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

55 Models
341 Engines Rated
139 Generations
26,014 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
151 recommended 103 caution 87 avoid

Van

22 models
Metris
1 generation · 2 engines
2016-2023
1 recommended 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500
5 generations · 16 engines
20112013201420152016
4 recommended 10 caution 2 avoid
Sprinter 2500 Mixto
2 generations · 7 engines
20142015
2 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid
Sprinter 2500 12 Passenger
3 generations · 10 engines
201920202021
4 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 · 10 engines
201920202021
4 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 · 12 engines
201120152019
6 recommended 4 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 · 5 engines
2019
3 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 · 12 engines
2012201320162017
7 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid
Sprinter 3500 Cab Chassis
1 generation · 5 engines
2014
3 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Sprinter 3500 Cargo Van
2 generations · 6 engines
20152019
3 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Sprinter 3500 Crew Van
1 generation · 3 engines
2019
2 recommended 1 avoid

Midsize SUV

11 models

Luxury Sedan

8 models

Sports Car

4 models

Compact Sedan

2 models

Midsize Sedan

2 models

Full-Size SUV

2 models

Compact SUV

2 models

Full-Size Sedan

2 models
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