The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a vehicle built from 2010 to 2026. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Sprinter is
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a vehicle that Mercedes-Benz built from 2010 to 2026 — 17 model years. Its closest siblings in the Mercedes-Benz range: G-Class, C-Class, S-Class.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Sprinter owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have? Power & range
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The Sprinter by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Sprinter | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 143 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,360/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 1,018 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
The Sprinter is a vehicle, built from 2010 to 2026.
What is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Sprinter reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Sprinter?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Mercedes-Benz
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 1999–2026 | 75 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 1994–2026 | 213 | — | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1994–2026 | 114 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1981–1993 | 11 | 26 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1983–1991 | — | 96 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 1994–2026 | 246 | — | 4.0/5 |