Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter failed the safety check 2.53% of the time — 1% more often than the average 2010 passenger car (2.50%). Median odometer at inspection: 143,081 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2010
3,344 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were Germany (1,871), the Netherlands (863), Italy (196).
- Average mass
- 2,442 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 98% · Natural gas 1.4%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cars on Dutch roads are the 2.1 diesel (80 kW, 107 hp), 2.1 diesel (95 kW, 127 hp) and 2.1 diesel (120 kW, 161 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 diesel | 80 kW 107 hp | 246 |
| 2.1 diesel | 95 kW 127 hp | 56 |
| 2.1 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 43 |
| 2.1 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 26 |
| 3.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
424 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 30% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €60,031.
Most common APK defects
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm386
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde169
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen140
- (Zij-)markeringslicht werkt niet (goed)116
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt111
- Band onvoldoende profiel103
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld102
- Roetfilter werkt niet goed, aantal deeltjes meer dan toegest77
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3 cars built in 2010 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 6 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,058 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 66% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.0% | 17.8% |
| Brakes | 14.6% | 9.6% |
| Suspension | 6.5% | 15.5% |
| Visibility | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Steering | 4.2% | 3.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
194 of these cars first registered in 2010 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 405,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
6 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 17% arrived as used imports, 83% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
| 2011156 13 Apr 2011 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles, with the optional three-seat bench in the second seating row, may have been equipped with seatbelts that were certified to European standards,… |
| 2011032 24 Jan 2011 | Other On certain Sprinter 3500 vehicles, incorrect A-pillar interior trim may have been installed during vehicle assembly. As such, the vehicle may not comply with t… |
| 2010449 16 Dec 2010 | Visual System On certain vehicles equipped with an optional emergency exit window, the adhesive bond between the glass and the hinge on the side of the window may loosen, whi… |
| 2010234 15 Jul 2010 | Engine On certain Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles, the spring plate which is mounted at the oil filler neck, and fixes it at the cylinder head cover, may crack and cau… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mercedes-Benz told its dealers about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10136109 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10136092 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10136078 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10136060 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10136052 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10135812 | Check engine light on with one or more of the following DTCs P18B800, P18B900 |
| 10135789 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10135772 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10052753 | SPRINTER: WHEN CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER, IMPROPER DISASSEMBLY OF LOW PRESSURE FUEL HOSES ON FUEL FILTER WILL BE DAMAGED DUE TO INSERTING SHARP EDGED TOOL BETWEEN HOSE AND FITTING. ALL YEAR MODEL 906 WITH ENGINE 642. *PE |
| 10052335 | MERCEDES: RADIO REMOTE RECEIVER FOR THE AUXILLIARY HEATER IS OPERATING ON AN UNAPPROVED RADIO FREQUENCY. RADIO REMOTE AND RECEIVER NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 906 YEARS 2007-2011. *KB |
| 10052167 | XENTRY (MERCEDES): ON SOME VEHICLES, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENTERS A LIMP HOME MODE DUE TO FAULT UNDER VOLTAGE IN ESM CONTROL UNIT. MODEL SPRINTER. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10051990 | MERCEDES: THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY FAIL FROM FEEDBACK SIGNAL TO VALVE DUE TO HUMIDITY ENTERING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING. MODEL 2010-2011 906. *PE UPDATED ON 7/11/2013. *KB UPDATED 11/21/13. *PE |
| 10043739 | MERCEDES (SPRINTER): SOFTWARE RETROFIT PROCESS. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB |
| 10043738 | MERCEDES (SPRINTER): REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB |
| 10043737 | MERCEDES (SPRINTER): PROCEDURE FOR WHEN DIESEL FUEL TANK IS FILLED WITH INCORRECT FUEL TYPE. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB |
| 10041304 | MERCEDES BENZ: 2010-2011 906. THE SHEET METAL THAT RETAINS THE HAND BRAKE LEVER IS NOT UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE HAND BRAKE LEVER COULD DETACH. *RM |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)