2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Sprinter 1500 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 problems

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Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Sprinter 1500 years: 2022, 2023, 2024. Compare all years →

2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 recalls (2)

Parking brake

NHTSA recall 25V-135 · Feb 28, 2025 · 88 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The parking brake cable bracket welds may fail and disengage the parking brake. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the parking brake cable bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 877-762-8267.

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

NHTSA recall 24V-517 · Jul 9, 2024 · 1,232 vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Sprinter 1500 rates few complaints: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Sprinter 1500 at the same age. It is one of the best Sprinter 1500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

How many recalls does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500, the most recent from February 28, 2025 (parking brake). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2023 and 2024. See the full Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 years comparison.

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.