Model year guide

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 257 on record.

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter at a glance

Safety recalls7
Typical price$19,906

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

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter recalls 7

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #17V479000 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 2500 · 28/07/2017

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant …

Fix: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V077000 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 2500 · 10/02/2016

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, exces…

Fix: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van'…

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #14V706000 · manufacturer #14E-041 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 3500 · 05/11/2014

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after …

Fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at …

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #11V210000 · manufacturer #L17 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 2500 · 30/03/2011

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT…

Fix: MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.

Structure NHTSA Campaign #10V655000 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 2500 · 29/12/2010

MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2010 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE CORRECT INTERIOR TRIM COVERING THE A-PILLARS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IF INCORRECT TRIM WAS INSTALLED ON A VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Fix: MERCEDES-BENZ WILL CHECK TO SEE IF THE CORRECT TRIM COVER WAS INSTALLED AND, IF NOT, REPLACE THAT TRIM COVER WITH THE CORRECT ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #10V642000 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 2500 · 21/12/2010

SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FREIGHTLINER 2500 SPRINTER AND MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HINGE ON THE TOP OF THE WINDOW MAY LOOSEN.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-201-573-0600.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap NHTSA Campaign #10V294000 · manufacturer #2010090002 · NHTSA lists this under Sprinter 2500 · 29/06/2010

SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2010 AND SOLD UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER, AND DODGE BRAND NAME. THE SPRING PLATE WHICH ATTACHES THE OIL FILLER NECK TO THE CYLINDER-HEAD COVER MAY CRACK.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILLER NECK FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS HANDLING THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, AND CHRYSLER IS HANDLING THE DODGE SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 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.

What's a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter worth?

Low
$14,100
Typical price
$19,906
High
$25,750

From 14 comparable 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter listings.

Dimensions & weight

Length
232.7–289.4 in
Width
79.1–79.5 in
Height
95.7–111.0 in
Wheelbase
144.5–170.5 in
Curb weight
4,927–6,393 lb
Front track
67.7 in
Rear track
68.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — ranges cover the 12 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 16

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 16.

Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

Bulletin Sprinter Weekly · Equipment · Jan 2017

Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

Bulletin Sprinter Weekly · Equipment · Jan 2017

Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

Bulletin Sprinter Weekly · Equipment · Jul 2016

Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

Bulletin Sprinter Weekly · Equipment · Jul 2016

Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

Bulletin Sprinter Weekly · Equipment · Jun 2016

Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

Bulletin Sprinter Weekly · Equipment · Jun 2016

Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter

Bulletin Sprinter Weekly · Equipment · Jun 2016

Check engine light on with one or more of the following DTCs P18B800, P18B900

Bulletin LI14.40-N-061091 · Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2015

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…

Bulletin SC-2012120002 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Engine · Sep 2013

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

Bulletin VB-47-25-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2013

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

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

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, but fail to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to incorrect load limiter mounting, the assembly loop is unable to withstand the forces specified by the Standard. Failure of…

Transport Canada #2011156 · Apr 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 the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 - Occupant Protection. Installation of incorrect A-pillar trim could increase the risk of personal injuries during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and,…

Transport Canada #2011032 · Jan 2011

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, which could cause the glass to separate from the vehicle. A window separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle or a stationary object, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will re…

Transport Canada #2010449 · Dec 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 cause an engine oil leak. In addition to possible damage to the engine (caused by inadequate lubrication) this may result in leakage of oil onto the road surface. Correction: Dealers will replace the oil filler neck.

Transport Canada #2010234 · Jul 2010

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter trims & engines on record

Trims
2500 144 WB Cargo · 2500 170 WB Cargo · 2500 170 WB Passenger · 2500 144 WB Passenger · 3500 170 WB Cargo

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter vehicles on record

Other Mercedes-benz Sprinter model years

2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2010 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.

How much is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter worth?

Comparable 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter listings run roughly $14,100–$25,750, typically around $19,906 (from 14 vehicles).

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