Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018)

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018)
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Technical data
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Body typeVan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018) (from registration data). 9 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018)
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.8 l · 4-cyl159 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl151 km/h
2.1 l · 4-cyl151 km/h
2.7 l · 5-cyl113 km/h
2.7 l · 5-cyl100 km/h
2.9 l · 5-cyl150 km/h
2.9 l · 5-cyl145 km/h
3.0 l · 4-cyl160 km/h
3.0 l · 6-cyl155 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Recalls & safety

19 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2018). Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The crash safety of the occupants of the vehicle may be compromised.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-12-14

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Screws on the trailer hitch may not have been screwed tightly enough. This could lead to the trailer becoming detached.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-01-27

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The switch is therefore poorly visible in darkness. This could result in an increased accident risk.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-08-24

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This may increase the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-06-29

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a result, the stop-lamp may potentially be permanently illuminated and assistance systems could indicate malfunctions. In addition, the risk that the vehicle may roll away cannot be ruled out in all circumstances.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-12-07

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-11-13

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The adhesive seam of the windscreen may be faulty. This may increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-11-03

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a result the vehicle might slip and injure the user of the jack.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-03-29

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The gasket seal for the engine's chain tensioner may display incorrect settling behaviour. Over time, this may result in the chain tensioner detaching from the threaded hole on the cylinder head and the leakage of engine oil. The loss of large amounts of engine oil may contaminate the road, leading to a possible hazard for traffic following behind.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-01-09

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The screw connections for the rear passenger safety seat belts may not be properly secured which could lead to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-11-25

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The bolts attaching the left-hand and right-hand seatbelts to the car body may loosen. In the case of a loose bolt, the risk of injury would be increased in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-11-20

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    A breakage in the flat spring support can cause the flat spring on the rear axle to break and result in loss of driving stability.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-05-05

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This could lead to the tank bursting.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-04-06

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This could result in uncontrolled movement of the seats in the event of a rear collision.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-06-29

  • Passenger vanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Not specified

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-11-19

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Fuel leaking from the high-pressure fuel lines may cause a fire, even after the vehicle engine has been switched off.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-02-12

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a result of inadequate paint adhesion, the windows and lashing rails may become detached in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-02-19

  • VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a consequence, there is no warning when exiting the vehicle in dangerous situations.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-09-14

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-07-22

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.