2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 vehicle speed control problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and attempting to activate the cruise control, the vehicle failed to remain in cruise control mode. The contact stated that the ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The…”
filed Aug 23, 2021
“Speed sensor failures caused ESP & ABD disabled. Both front and rear sensors had problems frequently! The mechanics at different dealership told me that the sensor has design deficiencies and it happens all the time.”
filed Jul 20, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sprinter 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sprinter 3500 | 3 | 11% |
| 2017 Sprinter 3500 | 4 | 15% |
| 2016 Sprinter 3500 | 10 | 16% |
| 2015 Sprinter 3500 | 12 | 32% |
| 2014 Sprinter 3500 | 11 | 20% |
| 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.