2019 Pleasure-Way Ontour 2.2 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $85,000–$115,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
Pleasure-Way builds premium Class B camper vans on Mercedes Sprinter chassis — the best in the segment for quality and craftsmanship. The Sprinter chassis has its own maintenance needs (AdBlue, EGR, high-pressure fuel system) that are separate from the living space. Both need attention.
Known Issues for the 2019 Pleasure-Way Ontour 2.2
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Sprinter diesel engines have documented DEF (AdBlue) heater failures in cold climates, EGR valve issues, and adblue quality sensor false positives. These trigger limp mode. Verify no pending codes.
Repair cost range: $500-$3,000
The CDI diesel HPFP is an expensive failure on high-mileage Sprinters. Ask about the fuel pump history on any Sprinter over 100k miles.
Repair cost range: $1,500-$4,000
The electrical system runs on a battery bank. Verify battery age and check voltage under load from the solar or converter.
Repair cost range: $500-$3,000 to replace
The wet bath/shower seams in Class B vans need to be sealed correctly or water gets into the van body. Check for any staining around the bathroom area.
Repair cost range: $100-$500
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Sprinter with DEF or check engine lights active
- ✗High mileage Sprinter without HPFP history
- ✗Battery bank that won't hold charge under load
- ✗Any water staining around the wet bath area
Good Signs
- ✓Mercedes Sprinter dealer service history
- ✓Low engine miles with documented DEF maintenance
- ✓Battery bank within 3 years old
- ✓All interior seams dry and sealed
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.