Reliability
Mercedes-Benz

Sprinter 2500 Crew Van (2019)

2019 · Van · 1 engine
65 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
4 Fire Reports
8 Crash Reports
Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

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NHTSA's production counts do not cover this model well enough to compare it with similar vehicles. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

OM 642 with Brake Assist

3.0L 6-cyl
50 complaints 50.0 per year Diesel
3 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
12
transmission
11
electrical
8
brakes
8
engine
6
Show 3 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

OM642

3.0L
9 complaints 9.0 per year Diesel
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

other
3
steering
3
electrical
2
interior
1
safety systems
1

M 274 with Brake Assist

2.0L 4-cyl
3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1
other
1
safety systems
1

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van Unidentified Engine

3 complaints 3.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
2
brakes
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Steering: 15 owner complaints
Transmission: 14 owner complaints
Electrical System: 11 owner complaints
Brakes: 9 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 8 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van

On a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the steering (15), the transmission and drivetrain (14) and the electrical system (11). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van about the steering.
  2. Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van about the transmission and drivetrain.
  3. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van about the electrical system.
  4. On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van about the brakes.
  5. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van complaints?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van. The systems they name most often are the steering, the transmission and the electrical system.

Is the 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van have?

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints on file for the 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van.

What should I check before buying a used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the steering, the transmission and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Sprinter 2500 Crew Van have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Crew Van. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 65 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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