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New Merc Sprinter issues

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  • 22-10-2008 10:37pm
    #1
    mcasey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭


    I have previously posted a problem I had with my Mercedes Sprinter here. Since then there have been several more issues.
    Seized axle after 12 days of owning vehicle. Replaced with one from a new donor vehicle on dealer forecourt.
    Turbo Intercooler pipe blown off three times and had to be replaced.
    Defective brake caliper pins causing a rattle which had to be replaced after four months and then again after another two months.
    Radio turned on when van steered to the left and off when steered to the right. Beeping the horn could cause either action by the radio to occur. Two days to find the fault.
    Excessive wear on the near side front tyre. Garage says it from going around roundabouts.
    The van is six months old. I think the number of faults is excessive. I work and travel nationwide in this vehicle. I don't think this vehicle is anyway reliable now.


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    R.O.R
    Registered Users Posts: 12,685 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    I know there is now an official Mercedes solution to the Turbo Pipe blow off, rather than just a couple of extra jubilee clips, but Mercedes aren't issuing a full recall for it.

    I've put out 10 new Sprinters this year, 3 have blown the Turbo pipes already. Hopefully they won't suffer as badly as your's with the rest of the issues. I think one has had problems with the radio, but that's been sorted (aftermarket stereo's fitted in MDL).

    Hope you get it all sorted easily and don't have too many further dramas.


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    mcasey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭mcasey


    Thanks R.O.R. I'm looking for my money back now. If it was an iveco or a fiat I would take the hit. I think a Mercedes should have far better reliability. Thats what I feel I paid extra for.


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    gofaster_s13
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭gofaster_s13


    Sprinters were never a hugely reliable van, would rather have the Iveco dailys any day of the week


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    R.O.R
    Registered Users Posts: 12,685 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    gofaster_s13 wrote: »
    Sprinters were never a hugely reliable van, would rather have the Iveco dailys any day of the week

    Not if you've ever had to deal with Iveco service :eek:

    Merc service is poor, but still 1000 times better than Iveco.


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    gofaster_s13
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭gofaster_s13


    I find Iveco service to be 100%, with parts actually on the shelf and not the usual merc story of it'll be here tomorrow week


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    galwaytt
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    gofaster_s13 wrote: »
    Sprinters were never a hugely reliable van, would rather have the Iveco dailys any day of the week

    +1

    we have a body-building business, and, whilst we get a lot MB's in for fit out, if we were buying, we'd buy an Iveco too.

    Iveco engines currently fitted some of our equipment, including mains gen set, and plant, and all 100% reliable. Service items widely available.

    Remember, Fiat/Iveco invented common rail, so they're usually a few steps ahead in the diesel tech dept........

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    niceirishfella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭niceirishfella


    Agree with most of the above responces. Merc vans are over priced and over rated. Ivecos and transits to me represent better value for money too.


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