2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 electronic stability control (esc) problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle had lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the wheel speed sensor was replaced. The contact received…”
filed Jun 28, 2022
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the ABS warning light and two other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated he continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired…”
filed Jul 27, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehiclesCampaign 21V042000 · Feb 3, 2021
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Sprinter 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 Sprinter 3500 | 7 | 26% |
| 2016 Sprinter 3500 | 12 | 20% |
| 2015 Sprinter 3500 | 11 | 30% |
| 2014 Sprinter 3500 | 10 | 19% |
| 2012 Sprinter 3500 | 5 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.