2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has a complaint index of 41 with 8 complaints and 6 recalls, ranking 11th out of 18 model years and earning a Good verdict relative to other Sprinter years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 41/100
- #11 of 18 Sprinter 3500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (38%)
- Other3 (38%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
- Engine1 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the crosswind stabilization system activating unexpectedly at 70 MPH, cutting speed below 50 MPH and pulling the vehicle into another lane.
- Some describe the adaptive cruise control and accident avoidance system shutting down during rain, with dashboard warnings appearing until the system dried out over two days.
- One owner on a Winnebago RV chassis reported the transmission would not move in reverse or drive when climbing an incline, with engine RPM capped near 1800.
- A rear inner tire valve stem on an RV chassis was found made of rubber inadequate for the vehicle's weight capacity at 8,000 miles.
- One owner reported the vehicle would not start after sitting parked for several days, even after replacing the battery.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V930000Dec 13, 2024Electrical System697 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The instrument cluster illumination may not be adjustable and appear too bright in certain lighting conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: A display that is too bright can make it difficult for the driver to see critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BELKOM.
- NHTSA 23V876000Dec 21, 2023Structure & Body387 vehicles
Structure:critical fasteners
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2019-2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The partition wall may be missing bolts, allowing the wall to detach during a crash.
Risk: A detached partition wall can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the partition wall as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3TREWAN.
- NHTSA 23V806000Dec 1, 2023Structure & Body131 vehicles
Structure:body
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2021 Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The topcoat paint formula may cause the windows and interior lashing rails to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
Risk: An insufficiently bonded window can detach during a crash, and objects secured to an insufficiently bonded interior lashing rail can detach, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the paint adhesion and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any damage, DVUSA may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LACKHA.
See all 6 recalls for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 →
2022 compared with other Sprinter 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Sprinter 3500 a complaint index of 41 and 8 complaints, ranking 11th of 18 model years with a Good verdict relative to other Sprinter years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Sprinter 3500?
- Brakes account for 38% of complaints (3 of 8), with a median mileage at failure of 2,000 miles, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2022 Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Sprinter 3500, covering the electrical system, structure and body, and transmission and powertrain, none of them do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Sprinter 3500 compare to other Sprinter years?
- With a complaint index of 41, the 2022 Sprinter 3500 ranks better than years like 2016 (index 100, Avoid) and 2014 (index 94, Avoid), and is close to 2021 (index 47, Caution).