CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 4 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (15 reports).
2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vans can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or detach in a fire
Certain camper and custom vans built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and RAM ProMaster chassis are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers.
Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Second Crash
Some Sprinter vans from 2013 and 2014 were built without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these Sprinter vans can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 70,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 223,000.
The contact owned a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud pop was heard, and noticed there was smoke coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was a Sprinter van driver. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had the passengers located in the vehicle exit the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was not filed, however, the cause for the failure was not yet determined. A police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The dealer was not co
The van wonât throttle when requested and will lose power going uphill. I can set the cruise at 70 but the van will only accelerate to 55 to 65. When going uphill it will drop all the way to 45 mph with no ability to accelerate. Mercedes in Missoula has looked at it and said itâs the way the new update âfixedâ the limp mode and there is nothing wrong with it. Our personal mechanic has also concluded there is nothing wrong. We live in rural Montana and this is our main vehicle as we have a large family. Itâs extremely scary to have a semi come screaming up behind you and not having anywhere to go.
The contact 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power while driving approximately 65 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle veered to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECU computer needed to be replaced. On another occasion, while driving approximately 45 MPH, and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a whooshing sound coming from the vehicle
Ever since I bought the vehicle, I have had to take it in usually multiple times a year to the dealership. Because water randomly dumps into the vehicle on the passengers from the roof AC unit.! On one occasion going down the highway at night it dumped water on a newborn baby in a car seat causing us to pull off onto the side of the highway at night in an emergency fashion. It has been into the dealership countless times for the same problem and has supposedly been fixed every time. but it has never truly been fixed and itâs still a problem. I am currently being told to just keep bringing it in every time it happens or year. The water then started seeping through the cracks in the air cond
2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 questions
Does the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or detach in a fire; Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Second Crash; Driver airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (15), Engine (8), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has been fixed?
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