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Buying a used 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500? Check these 9 recalls first
Nine recall entries, most rated high: sudden power steering loss, a hood that can fly open, airbags that may never have been switched on, wrong rear side window glass and vans that skipped final safety inspection, plus right-side doors that may not open and two minor spare-tire label fixes. With 14 owner complaints — unverified reports — this is the busiest 2018 Sprinter listed here, clustering in vehicle speed control, steering, power train and engine; none cite crashes, fires or injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the power steering and hood latch recalls were completed for this VIN.
- Open and close the right-side doors repeatedly; ask about latch repairs.
- Test drive for throttle, cruise and steering behavior — the top complaint areas.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vans skipped final safety inspection | Unknown OR Other | high |
| Mercedes Sprinter vans have wrong rear side window glass | Visibility | high |
| Mercedes Sprinter Hood May Fly Open While Driving | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| Mercedes Sprinter airbags may never have been switched on | AIR Bags | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vans skipped final safety inspection | Unknown OR Other | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can lose power steering suddenly | Steering | high |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter right-side doors may not open | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
| Mercedes Sprinter Spare Tire Label Shows Wrong Speed Units | Equipment | low |
| Mercedes Sprinter Vans Missing Spare Tire Speed Label | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
14 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Control | 4 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | Yes |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 2 | None found |