Overview
The 2014 Mercedes Sprinter NCV3 is a Van RV built on the Sprinter chassis. Like all Sprinter-based RVs, it can experience glow plug failure issues that range from minor annoyances to problems that need immediate attention. This page covers what owners of the 2014 model year need to know.
Common Symptoms
Glow Plug Failure on the 2014 Mercedes Sprinter NCV3 typically presents with one or more of these symptoms. The severity and frequency can vary by model year due to changes in components and software between production years.
Likely Causes
For the 2014 model year specifically, the most common root causes involve age-related wear, manufacturing tolerances specific to the 2014 production run, and known engineering changes for this model year.
What to Do
Start by checking the most common causes listed above. For a step-by-step diagnosis specific to your symptoms, use our free AI Expert chat or the interactive diagnostic tool — both are trained specifically on Sprinter-based RVs and know the 2014 Mercedes Sprinter NCV3 inside and out.
Other 2014 Mercedes Sprinter NCV3 Issues
Owners of the 2014 Mercedes Sprinter NCV3 also commonly report these problems:
- Battery Drain
- DEF / AdBlue Warning
- DPF Regeneration Problems
- EGR Valve Problems
- Injector Seal Leak
- Limp Mode
Mercedes Sprinter NCV3 Glow Plug Failure by Year
This issue across other model years: 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017