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2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500

Based on reports from 10 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
16
TSBs
110

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 10 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 16 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

3 owners reported suspension issues.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension3 (30%)
Brakes3 (30%)
Other2 (20%)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal1 (10%)
Steering1 (10%)

2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (16 recalls)

21V410000Aug 2021

AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

21V411000Aug 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black, or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V513000Dec 2021

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V779000Nov 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A cable duct may drop out of place due to unlatched engagement hooks inside the battery case. This may cause the starter-generator wiring harness to chafe against the transmission carrier, which could result in an electrical short-circuit.

21V933000Mar 2022

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The front axle fender liner and brake hose may be too close, allowing the fender liner to contact and damage the brake hose.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 10 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 is related to the suspension, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 reliable?
The 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 has 10 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 has 16 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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