2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
The 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATION PEDAL FULLY AND YET, THERE WAS NO POWER. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND EVEN MORE JUST TO FIX UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATION PEDAL FULLY AND YET, THERE WAS NO POWER. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND EVEN MORE JUST TO FIX UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATION PEDAL FULLY AND YET, THERE WAS NO POWER. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND EVEN MORE JUST TO FIX UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS. *TR
ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013, I REPORT TO ALEX RODRIGUEZ SAID: "WHEN MY 2011 MERCEDES SPRINTER RUNNING ON HIGHWAY 59, THE ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP WORKING ABOUT 1 MINUTES."[XXX] SENT A TOW TRUCK, OUR CAR PULLED TO THE REPAIR SITE. IN MARCH 1, 2013, [XXX] CALLED "THE CAR IS NO PROBLEM, WE HAVE TO RIDE 40 MILES."ON THE SAME DAY THE CAR BACK TO MY HOME.MY WIFE CALL THEM SAID: "THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY APPEAR THIS KIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING, YOU JUST RIDE OUR CAR 40 MILES AND CONCLUDE THAT OUR CAR IS NO PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE."THEY SAID: "IF YOU HAD CAR TROUBLE, WE WILLING TO TAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITY."ON MARCH 3, 2013, OUR CAR IN SAN ANTONIO ON HIGHWAY 410, THE SAME SITUATION COME AGAIN, AND THIS TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHTS IS ON .ON MARCH 3, 2013, I REGISTERED VEHICLE REPAIR ON [XXX] WEBSITE WANT MAKE RESERVATION.ON MARCH 4, 2013, I CALLED [XXX]TWO TIMES AND LEAVED MESSAGE BOOKING VEHICLE REPAIR. AT 1022AM, [XXX] CALLED ME AND SAID: "WE CAN'T FIX YOUR CAR, YOU GO TO OTHER PLACES TO REPAIR YOU ARE CAR."I ASKED THE GENTLEMAN 2 TIMES:" ARE YOU SAYING YOU REFUSE TO PROVIDE REPAIR SERVICE FOR US?"THE ANSWER IS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.WE HAVE TWO 2011 VEHICLES OF THE SAME MERCEDES SPRINTER,.ANOTHER CAR ALSO HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM, BUT NOT SO SERIOUS, AND ANOTHER ONE OFTEN RADIO NOT WORKING.WE TOOK THE CAR TO [XXX] MANY TIMES, BUT THEY SAID THAT YOUR CAR IS NO PROBLEM.NOW WHAT SHOULD WE DO? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013, I REPORT TO ALEX RODRIGUEZ SAID: "WHEN MY 2011 MERCEDES SPRINTER RUNNING ON HIGHWAY 59, THE ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP WORKING ABOUT 1 MINUTES."[XXX] SENT A TOW TRUCK, OUR CAR PULLED TO THE REPAIR SITE. IN MARCH 1, 2013, [XXX] CALLED "THE CAR IS NO PROBLEM, WE HAVE TO RIDE 40 MILES."ON THE SAME DAY THE CAR BACK TO MY HOME.MY WIFE CALL THEM SAID: "THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY APPEAR THIS KIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING, YOU JUST RIDE OUR CAR 40 MILES AND CONCLUDE THAT OUR CAR IS NO PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE."THEY SAID: "IF YOU HAD CAR TROUBLE, WE WILLING TO TAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITY."ON MARCH 3, 2013, OUR CAR IN SAN ANTONIO ON HIGHWAY 410, THE SAME SITUATION COME AGAIN, AND THIS TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHTS IS ON .ON MARCH 3, 2013, I REGISTERED VEHICLE REPAIR ON [XXX] WEBSITE WANT MAKE RESERVATION.ON MARCH 4, 2013, I CALLED [XXX]TWO TIMES AND LEAVED MESSAGE BOOKING VEHICLE REPAIR. AT 1022AM, [XXX] CALLED ME AND SAID: "WE CAN'T FIX YOUR CAR, YOU GO TO OTHER PLACES TO REPAIR YOU ARE CAR."I ASKED THE GENTLEMAN 2 TIMES:" ARE YOU SAYING YOU REFUSE TO PROVIDE REPAIR SERVICE FOR US?"THE ANSWER IS IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.WE HAVE TWO 2011 VEHICLES OF THE SAME MERCEDES SPRINTER,.ANOTHER CAR ALSO HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM, BUT NOT SO SERIOUS, AND ANOTHER ONE OFTEN RADIO NOT WORKING.WE TOOK THE CAR TO [XXX] MANY TIMES, BUT THEY SAID THAT YOUR CAR IS NO PROBLEM.NOW WHAT SHOULD WE DO? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI14.40-N-061091 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Check engine light on with one or more of the following DTCs P18B800, P18B900
LI14.40-N-061091 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check engine light on with one or more of the following DTCs P18B800, P18B900
LI-47-25N057148 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, UNDER THE ENGINE COVER, THE FUEL HOSE IS LEAKING DUE TO BEING CHAFED AND WOULD NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AND RECONNECT OTHER LINE WITH HOSE BRACKET. MODEL 906 (SPRINTER). *PE
LI-47-25N057148 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, UNDER THE ENGINE COVER, THE FUEL HOSE IS LEAKING DUE TO BEING CHAFED AND WOULD NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AND RECONNECT OTHER LINE WITH HOSE BRACKET. MODEL 906 (SPRINTER). *PE
LI-27-60-N048766 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
XENTRY (MERCEDES): DUE TO FAULT 0002, UNDERVOLTAGE, IN ESM CONTROL UNIT, TRUCK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD ENTER LIMP HOME MODE. MODEL SPRINTER (906). NO MODEL YEAR. *PE
LI27-60N048889 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
XENTRY (MERCEDES): SOME TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE A NO POWER FLOW AT SELECTOR LEVER POSITION D OR R, WHEN GEAR RANGE IS NOT ABLE TO ENGAGE DUE TO INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SHIFT CABLE AND SHIFT CABLE NOT ENGAGING AT TRANSMISSION ABUTMENT. MODEL 906 (SPRINTER). NO MODEL YEARS. *PE
LI-27-60 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENTERS A LIMP HOME MODE DUE TO FAULT UNDER VOLTAGE IN ESM CONTROL UNIT. MODEL SPRINTER. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SCB-2011040001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE
MERCEDES BENZ: 2010-2011 906. THE SHEET METAL THAT RETAINS THE HAND BRAKE LEVER IS NOT UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE HAND BRAKE LEVER COULD DETACH. *RM
SCB-2011040002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MERCEDES BENZ: 2011 906. THE EMISSIONS LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. *RM
SCB-2011040002 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
MERCEDES BENZ: 2011 906. THE EMISSIONS LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER — 4 complaints
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