Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have proven themselves time after time as the prime choice for business owners and van lifers alike. If you’re considering buying a Mercedes Sprinter van to serve as your home on the roads in Laguna Beach and far and beyond, or a fleet for your business, some good questions to ask yourself is, “Are Mercedes-Sprinter Vans reliable, and how long will a Mercedes Sprinter van last?” Despite there being a scarce amount of reliability reviews done on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter over the last few years, endorsements from various publications and reports of high-mileage pre-owned Sprinter vans speak to the vehicle’s reliability.
As with any vehicle, the reliability of a Mercedes Sprinter van varies from model to model year. Earlier we mentioned that the Sprinter vans haven’t really received in-depth reliability reviews in quite some time, with Consumer Reports being inconsistent with their reviews in recent years. US News and World Report haven’t reviewed the Sprinter since 2012, but that’s because not much has changed except the addition of modern tech, including driver assist features and safety technology. In that same report, however, the Sprinter van gets a 4 out of 5 for reliability.
Circling back to Consumer Reports, reliability scores vary. The 2015 and 2016 model years received a low-reliability rating of 2 out of 5, but this score jumped in 2017 to 4 out of 5.
Putting reliability ratings from major publications aside, there are very few complaints submitted by Sprinter owners on CarComplaints.com. Take a look at the complaints through the years and you’ll find that the Sprinter has remained very consistent reliability-wise, with the 2015 and 2016 years having the most (the years that were rated low by Consumer Reports).
And don’t forget to factor in general reviews from publications like Car And Driver. From 2017 to 2023, the Sprinter has only received high scores ranging from 8.5 to 9.0 out of 10. Altogether, it’s safe to say that the Sprinter is a respected and reliable van in the industry with excellent amenities, and of course, like any van, has its few flaws from time to time.
If you’re planning on traveling far and wide from San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano in a Sprinter van, you’re going to rack up the miles. So how long will a Mercedes Sprinter van last? With regular maintenance and good driving habits, a Mercedes Sprinter van can easily last you for more than 300,000+ miles. That figure increases only more with diesel engines, which can last up to an astounding 450,000+ miles.
The Sprinter may not be perfect, but it’s gained trust over the years as one of the best vans to choose for camping, businesses, and van lifers alike. No matter what your plans are, come and visit Sprinter of Laguna Niguel to explore and test drive our new Sprinter inventory for yourself. Contact us or call us at 949-693-4369 to schedule your test drive at our dealership in Laguna Niguel today.
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