Total Complaints
6 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER · model year
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER carries 6 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 2011 SPRINTER is engine with 1 filings, followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1) and service brakes (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 2011 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.
6
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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140719ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATION PEDAL FULLY AND YET, THERE WAS NO POWER. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND EVEN MORE JUST TO FIX UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS. *TR
20140719STRUCTURE:BODY
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATION PEDAL FULLY AND YET, THERE WAS NO POWER. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND EVEN MORE JUST TO FIX UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS. *TR
20140719VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND, I SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATION PEDAL FULLY AND YET, THERE WAS NO POWER. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM A DEALER AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY. I DON'T WANT TO SPEND EVEN MORE JUST TO FIX UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS. *TR
20130326ENGINE
ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013, I REPORT TO ALEX RODRIGUEZ SAID: "WHEN MY 2011 MERCEDES SPRINTER RUNNING ON HIGHWAY 59, THE ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP WORKING ABOUT 1 MINUTES."[XXX] SENT A TOW TRUCK, OUR CAR PULLED TO THE REPAIR SITE. IN MARCH 1, 2013, [XXX] CALLED "THE CAR IS NO PROBLEM, WE HAVE TO RIDE 40 MILES."ON THE SAME DAY THE CAR BACK TO MY HOME.MY WIFE CALL THEM SAID: "THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY APPEAR THIS KIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING, YOU JUST RIDE OUR CAR 40 MILES AND CONCLUDE THAT OUR CAR IS NO PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE."THEY SAID: "IF YOU HAD CAR TROUBLE, WE WILLING TO TAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITY."ON MARCH 3, 2013, OUR CAR IN SAN ANTONIO ON HIGHWAY 410, THE SAME SITUATION COME AGAIN, AND THIS TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHTS IS ON .ON MARCH 3, 2013, I REGISTERED VEHICLE REPAIR ON [XXX] WEBSITE WANT MAKE RESERVATION.ON MARCH 4, 2013, I CALLED [XXX]TWO TIMES AND LEAVED MESSAGE BOOKING VEHICLE REPAIR. AT 1022AM, [XXX] CALLED ME AND SAID: "WE CAN'T FIX YOUR CAR,
Mileage: 20,000
20130326ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013, I REPORT TO ALEX RODRIGUEZ SAID: "WHEN MY 2011 MERCEDES SPRINTER RUNNING ON HIGHWAY 59, THE ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP WORKING ABOUT 1 MINUTES."[XXX] SENT A TOW TRUCK, OUR CAR PULLED TO THE REPAIR SITE. IN MARCH 1, 2013, [XXX] CALLED "THE CAR IS NO PROBLEM, WE HAVE TO RIDE 40 MILES."ON THE SAME DAY THE CAR BACK TO MY HOME.MY WIFE CALL THEM SAID: "THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY APPEAR THIS KIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING, YOU JUST RIDE OUR CAR 40 MILES AND CONCLUDE THAT OUR CAR IS NO PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE."THEY SAID: "IF YOU HAD CAR TROUBLE, WE WILLING TO TAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITY."ON MARCH 3, 2013, OUR CAR IN SAN ANTONIO ON HIGHWAY 410, THE SAME SITUATION COME AGAIN, AND THIS TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHTS IS ON .ON MARCH 3, 2013, I REGISTERED VEHICLE REPAIR ON [XXX] WEBSITE WANT MAKE RESERVATION.ON MARCH 4, 2013, I CALLED [XXX]TWO TIMES AND LEAVED MESSAGE BOOKING VEHICLE REPAIR. AT 1022AM, [XXX] CALLED ME AND SAID: "WE CAN'T FIX YOUR CAR,
Mileage: 20,000
20130326SERVICE BRAKES
ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013, I REPORT TO ALEX RODRIGUEZ SAID: "WHEN MY 2011 MERCEDES SPRINTER RUNNING ON HIGHWAY 59, THE ENGINE AUTOMATIC STOP WORKING ABOUT 1 MINUTES."[XXX] SENT A TOW TRUCK, OUR CAR PULLED TO THE REPAIR SITE. IN MARCH 1, 2013, [XXX] CALLED "THE CAR IS NO PROBLEM, WE HAVE TO RIDE 40 MILES."ON THE SAME DAY THE CAR BACK TO MY HOME.MY WIFE CALL THEM SAID: "THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY APPEAR THIS KIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING, YOU JUST RIDE OUR CAR 40 MILES AND CONCLUDE THAT OUR CAR IS NO PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE."THEY SAID: "IF YOU HAD CAR TROUBLE, WE WILLING TO TAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITY."ON MARCH 3, 2013, OUR CAR IN SAN ANTONIO ON HIGHWAY 410, THE SAME SITUATION COME AGAIN, AND THIS TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHTS IS ON .ON MARCH 3, 2013, I REGISTERED VEHICLE REPAIR ON [XXX] WEBSITE WANT MAKE RESERVATION.ON MARCH 4, 2013, I CALLED [XXX]TWO TIMES AND LEAVED MESSAGE BOOKING VEHICLE REPAIR. AT 1022AM, [XXX] CALLED ME AND SAID: "WE CAN'T FIX YOUR CAR,
Mileage: 20,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER have?▼
The 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2011 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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