2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
The 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED SOMETHING UNKNOWN IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS WELL AS THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CLAMPS WERE FRACTURED AND FAILED TO SECURELY HOLD THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,570. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,583.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED SOMETHING UNKNOWN IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS WELL AS THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CLAMPS WERE FRACTURED AND FAILED TO SECURELY HOLD THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,570. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,583.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED SOMETHING UNKNOWN IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS WELL AS THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CLAMPS WERE FRACTURED AND FAILED TO SECURELY HOLD THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,570. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,583.
Safety Rating for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
VB-47-25-02 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRINTER: WHEN CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER, IMPROPER DISASSEMBLY OF LOW PRESSURE FUEL HOSES ON FUEL FILTER WILL BE DAMAGED DUE TO INSERTING SHARP EDGED TOOL BETWEEN HOSE AND FITTING. ALL YEAR MODEL 906 WITH ENGINE 642. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
- 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER (current)
- 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER — 6 complaints
Other MERCEDES BENZ Models
- MERCEDES BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints