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* 2008-2018 model years are particularly problematic due to the location of the components. They are very tightly packed and there isn't much airflow in the area, leading to heat buildup that eventually cooks the DEF tank/heater and exhaust particulate filter. | * 2008-2018 model years are particularly problematic due to the location of the components. They are very tightly packed and there isn't much airflow in the area, leading to heat buildup that eventually cooks the DEF tank/heater and exhaust particulate filter. | ||
- | * The tight packaging makes for very difficult to access for repairs/ | + | * The tight packaging makes the system |
* For the 2019 model year, the system underwent significant redesign and anecdotal reports have been generally positive, with increase reliability and easier to access components. However it will always be an [[rv: | * For the 2019 model year, the system underwent significant redesign and anecdotal reports have been generally positive, with increase reliability and easier to access components. However it will always be an [[rv: | ||
* fuel injector [[https:// | * fuel injector [[https:// | ||
* T1N: glow plug seizure in cylinder head | * T1N: glow plug seizure in cylinder head | ||
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- | * Service may be difficult to locate. When found the parts and hourly rate are expensive, particularly at M-B dealerships. | + | * Service may be difficult to locate; not all M-B dealers can work on the Sprinter vans and some do not work on *any* vehicle over 10 years old. |
+ | * Parts and hourly rate are expensive, particularly at M-B dealerships. Many repairs (especially regarding the emission systems on 2010+ vans) are locked behind proprietary computer systems that are only available at a dealership. | ||