AI Damage2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. The maker issued 13 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Structure: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The Rear Axle Drivetrain Assembly failed. Specifically, a critical structural fastener (bolt) associated with NHTSA Recall #25V090 (MBUSA #[phone]) completely detached from the rear axle. The vehicle is currently in my possession and the failed component/repair is photographed.
Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and turned off the vehicle for an hour. The vehicle was then restarted and worked as intended; however, after the vehicle was parked in a public parking lot, several undisclosed electrical failures occurred.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,885 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Esprinter has 1 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- AC and DC Charging inoperative with no failure codes in the relevant control units Complaint AC and DC…
AC and DC Charging inoperative with no failure codes in the relevant control units Complaint AC and DC charging are not possible. The white LED on the charging inlet completely goes OFF after plugging in the charging…
- On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the drivetrain control unit software may not correspond to…
On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the drivetrain control unit software may not correspond to the current series production configuration. Therefore, it is possible that the energy saving function may not…
- On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the software for the DC Box control unit does not correspond…
On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the software for the DC Box control unit does not correspond to the current series production configuration.
- Update Reverse Camera Software On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the control unit software for…
Update Reverse Camera Software On certain Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles, the control unit software for the reversing camera does not meet the current series production configuration. It is possible that after…
- eSprinter model series 907
Intermittent no-start condition Complaint Intermittent no-start condition; partial restart without "Ready" status in display. Concern may be rectified after bus idle and/or circuit 30 deep reset. Cause As a result of…
- Vehicle not starting after DC charging Complaint Vehicle will not start after DC charging Warning in the…
Vehicle not starting after DC charging Complaint Vehicle will not start after DC charging Warning in the instrument cluster related to High-voltage on board electrical system The following fault codes related to stuck…
- Check engine light with possible Adblue warning with fault code P20F409 or P202E84 Complaint The check…
Check engine light with possible Adblue warning with fault code P20F409 or P202E84 Complaint The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Adblue System…
- Low Coolant Warning, Potential Misfire, and Absence of External Coolant Leaks Complaint Low Coolant…
Low Coolant Warning, Potential Misfire, and Absence of External Coolant Leaks Complaint Low Coolant warning with possible engine misfire caused by a leaking Charge Air Cooler (Intercooler), accompanied by one or more…
- Check engine light with reduced power with fault codes P300A6D, P300974, P300DFB, or P300DE8 Complaint
The check engine light is activated, accompanied by one or more of the following fault codes related to the Boost Pressure Positioner: • P300A6D The boost pressure is too low. Charge Air Cooler. • P300974 Component…
- Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans, has determined that a new NACS adapter…
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans, has determined that a new NACS adapter informational label is required for the use of an approved Mercedes-Benz DC Fast Charging Adapter. An…
- Complaint Check engine warning light active
Fault code P300CA8 or P300CA9 "Hot film mass air flow sensor malfunction" present in engine control unit. Cause These faults can be set if: 1. A leakage upstream of the exhaust gas turbocharger causing a to high EGR…
- Complaint
Noises when reversing slowly <5 km/h (squeaking) Cause: There is a seal in the electric drivetrain that seals off the coolant system from the electric motor. This seal is moistened with coolant during forward travel…
NHTSA lists 13 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter?
NHTSA lists 13 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 Mercedes-Benz Esprinter from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.