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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 3, 202121V042000 | Electronic stability control (ESC): control moduleIf ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V042000
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| Oct 28, 202020V663000 | Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connectionsThe sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V663000
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| Jan 8, 201919V004000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V004000
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| Jan 8, 201919V003000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V003000
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| May 3, 201818V288000 | Structure: bodyIf the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V288000
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| Feb 15, 201818V113000 | Equipment: other labelsThe incorrect UVW label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V113000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sprinter 3500, Sprinter 1500, Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 4500. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component41
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Wheels | 7 | 17 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 15 |
| Steering | 5 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 12 |
| Structure | 4 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 7 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 |
| Tires | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 5 |
| Power train | 2 | 5 |
| Air bags | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 5 |
| Diesel | 2 | 5 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500.
Latest reports
- Wheels
“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side tire became deflated.”
- Electrical system
“The vehicle has swivel seats. When the driver’s seat swivel, it’s severed the wires, the control the SRS system.”
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale.”
Other Mercedes-Benz Sprinter model years
- 202118 recalls62 complaints
- 202025 recalls103 complaints
- 201951 recalls115 complaints
- 201810 recalls25 complaints
- 20179 recalls41 complaints
- 201616 recalls92 complaints
- 201512 recalls30 complaints
- 20148 recalls70 complaints
- 20135 recalls40 complaints
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Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2017 C-Class17 recalls253 complaints
- 2017 E-Class20 recalls167 complaints
- 2017 GLE-Class12 recalls75 complaints
- 2017 GLC-Class12 recalls116 complaints
- 2017 S-Class10 recalls20 complaints
- 2017 CLA-Class10 recalls27 complaints
- 2017 Metris14 recalls29 complaints
- 2017 GLS-Class10 recalls42 complaints
- 2017 GLA-Class9 recalls35 complaints
- 2017 AMG GT5 recalls1 complaint
- 2017 G-Class4 recalls4 complaints
- 2017 GL-Class3 recalls2 complaints
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The most recent, 21V042000 (reported February 3, 2021), concerns electronic stability control (ESC). Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (2), electronic stability control (ESC) (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 41 filed with NHTSA (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz by VIN
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