Model year guide

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 107 on record.

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — representative photo
Representative photo

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 89

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 89.

Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles with NTG5 Head Unit Variant. Remedy No support available for NTG5 Head Unit Varia…

Bulletin LI82_85_N_080972_1 · Sep 2026

Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash Cause This vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force distribution AWD, rather force is only applied to the front axle according to ESP calculati…

Bulletin LI28_00-N-079097_1_en · Power Train · Aug 2026

ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The customer or dealer may report that the vehicle did not reach the starting maintenance i…

Bulletin LI54_30-N-080701 · Jul 2026

Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fault codes in table b…

Bulletin LI14.20-N-073867 · Power Train · Jun 2026

OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system faults may be present, including but not limited to: 134800, 134900, 11B300, 11EC00, 15…

Bulletin LI49.10-N-080528 · Fuel/propulsion System · Jun 2026

Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. • See Pic. 1 for an example of a broken bracket. 2. Transmission b…

Bulletin LI4910-N-060969 · Engine · Apr 2026

The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue system warning indicating AdBlue quality out…

Bulletin LI49-20-N-080376 · Fuel/propulsion System · Mar 2026

EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with poss…

Bulletin LI14.20-N-073867 · Engine · Jan 2026

Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be displayed: •Engine oil level currently inoperative…

Bulletin LI54.30-N-079757 · Sep 2025

Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmission: Ensure LI54.15…

Bulletin LI27.19-N-079793 · Power Train · Sep 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPRINTER 2500. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter vehicles on record

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2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.