Well, folks just pulled the trigger a weak or so ago on a 2019 170 extended 4x4 cargo. This is my first sprinter but since driving off the lot their have been several issues that seem to have been mentioned on this forum. I will list the issues I have had below. I am a bit nervous this thing is a lemon with all the issues experienced and the damn thing only has 400 miles...Today it left me stranded for a half hour. I started the vehicle and the 4x4 button/light was flashing. Tried to disengage with no luck. put it in drive and reverse and she wouldn't go anywhere. Then placed it in Park and it made some crazy grinding noises. This continued after shutting down and restarting several times and finally resolved on its own. Other issues I have had...
*Droning/vibration noise that's really loud between 70-80 MPH
*clunking sounds when the accelerator is touched generally at lower speeds.
*Transmission response/tuning seems off, especially in first gear. It seems like either you hit the gas and you get nothing and if you push a bit further the wheels spin out underneath you..no gradual acceleration at times in first gear.
*The rig does not seem to like speeds higher than 75 mph at which point wind drag feels terrible and the steering wheel starts vibrating.
overall ride quality does not seem great. Should I be nervous having so many issues in such a short period of time...Is this common do I try to trade for a 2wd?
*Droning/vibration noise that's really loud between 70-80 MPH
*clunking sounds when the accelerator is touched generally at lower speeds.
*Transmission response/tuning seems off, especially in first gear. It seems like either you hit the gas and you get nothing and if you push a bit further the wheels spin out underneath you..no gradual acceleration at times in first gear.
*The rig does not seem to like speeds higher than 75 mph at which point wind drag feels terrible and the steering wheel starts vibrating.
overall ride quality does not seem great. Should I be nervous having so many issues in such a short period of time...Is this common do I try to trade for a 2wd?