2007-2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Problems: 13 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2007-2025 model years · 8,700+ owner reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 8,700+ owner reports, the 2007-2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has 13 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Diesel Injector Failure and Black Death (OM651/OM654) ($300-$3,000 repair), DEF/AdBlue SCR System Faults and Derate ($500-$3,500 repair), OM642 V6 Oil Cooler Seal Leak (Oil in the Engine Valley) ($900-$2,000 repair), 722.6 (NAG1) Automatic Transmission Conductor Plate Failure / Limp Mode ($300-$1,200 repair) and Turbocharger VNT Actuator Failure (Boost Faults, Limp Mode) ($400-$1,500 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Diesel Injector Failure and Black Death (OM651/OM654) with 2,400 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $50 to $3,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.