Mercedes-Benz Esprinter Problems by Year

We compared every Mercedes-Benz Esprinter model year from 2024 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Esprinter year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
2complaints
2recalls
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Complaints by model year

20242
Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz Esprinter. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20242—2ElectricalFew

* Complaints compared with the median Esprinter year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mercedes-Benz Esprinter problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2024
    150%
  • Body & structureworst: 2024
    150%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2024
    150%

Latest Mercedes-Benz Esprinter recalls

Power train › Axle assembly

NHTSA recall 25V-090 · Feb 14, 2025 · 689 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. The welds on the helical gear within the rear axle drivetrain may fail, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267.

Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-316 · May 6, 2024 · 184 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. Due to a software error in the electronic stability program (ESP), the force required to stop the vehicle may increase, possibly requiring an extended distance to stop.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mercedes-Benz Esprinter should you avoid?

None of the Mercedes-Benz Esprinter years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mercedes-Benz Esprinter problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (1), body & structure (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1). Electrical complaints peak in the 2024 model year.

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Esprinter had?

2 recalls across 2024. The model year with the most is 2024.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.