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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter repairs by problem area

Engine (64%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Mercedes-Benz in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

56000 mi

US $10
EGR cleaning. May need new one, bringing to dealer 

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
Feb 2020

20460 mi
Air bag recall program 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4-door

4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Mercedes-Benz in Germany
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

211259 mi

€95
Rusted out Fuel Tank bracket 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

42780 mi

C $700
replace starter fuse with larger one 
Apr 2021

54560 mi

C $1200
3 glow plugs failed. since all apart we replaced all 6 glow plugs 

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2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4-door

6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017

39500 mi

US $400
Exhaust back pressure sensor, 
Jun 2018

41000 mi

US $3100
New shocks, sway bar and trac bar 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder CVT 2WD

Mercedes-Benz in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018

74000 mi

US $356
DEF heater 
Jul 2022

131000 mi

US $1000
Alternator output 14.5v and 13.1v at battery. Changed Y-cable to solve problem. Problem solved. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2019

26000 mi

US $150
Replaced 3 glow plugs that failed. 
Feb 2022

30000 mi
Emission issues since new were fixed via AEM recall, replaced ECU, DEF nozzle, software update 

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