Total Complaints
4 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER · model year
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 SPRINTER is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by steering (1) and suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2010 SPRINTER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140418VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Mileage: 47,000
20130703SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED SOMETHING UNKNOWN IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS WELL AS THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CLAMPS WERE FRACTURED AND FAILED TO SECURELY HOLD THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,570. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,583.
Mileage: 48,570
20130703STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED SOMETHING UNKNOWN IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS WELL AS THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CLAMPS WERE FRACTURED AND FAILED TO SECURELY HOLD THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,570. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,583.
Mileage: 48,570
20130703SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND THE SHOCK ABSORBERS BEGAN LEAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED SOMETHING UNKNOWN IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS WELL AS THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CLAMPS WERE FRACTURED AND FAILED TO SECURELY HOLD THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,570. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,583.
Mileage: 48,570
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER have?▼
The 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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