Are Mercedes Sprinter RVS reliable?
The 2015 Sprinter and 2016 Mercedes cargo van option both received 2 out of 5 owner satisfaction scores. But in 2017 we see a much improved 4 out of 5 rating. Plus, in 2020, the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo and passenger van gets a 3 out of 5 rating.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes Sprinter?
As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well. But these vans are not devoid of some major common issues, and these problems are expensive to repair. Sourcing Mercedes parts is a potentially difficult task. And buying parts gets expensive.
How many miles can a Mercedes Sprinter go?
In fact, with a diesel engine, a Sprinter will easily see a lifespan of over 300,000 miles. As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well.
Are there any records for Mercedes Benz Sprinters?
These records are available to Mercedes Benz if desired. This article is being written to warn potential buyers of this vehicle of the fatal flaw hidden in each of these vehicles.
How much does it cost to fix a Mercedes Sprinter?
We have had numerous “repairs” performed at various dealerships at costs of $2000, only to have the engine light appear again within a few hundred miles. Then when taken to another dealership the “problem” is diagnosed as another sensor or valve and once again we have been charged up to $2000.
As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well. But these vans are not devoid of some major common issues, and these problems are expensive to repair. Sourcing Mercedes parts is a potentially difficult task. And buying parts gets expensive.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes Sprinter OM642?
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter OM642 & OM651 BlueTEC Diesel Issues & Problems 1 Keep the tank full. 2 Use genuine Mercedes AdBlue. 3 Flush the tank every 2 years. 4 Clean the Dosing valve every 40,000 miles. 5 Reduce the exhaust temperatures. Mercedes has updated the NOx sensors 5 times. Mercedes says they will replace them as part of the fraud recall.
In fact, with a diesel engine, a Sprinter will easily see a lifespan of over 300,000 miles. As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well.
Is there an owner’s manual for a Mercedes Sprinter?
The Owner’s Manual doesn’t address the technical problems. Mercedes tells dealers to explain things like fuel dilution and the DPF regeneration, but dealers don’t have time or the manpower. Plus it’s not in the dealers financial interest to tell owners how to prevent problems.