2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 electronic stability control (esc) problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission inadvertently downshifted into third gear and the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The…”
filed Jul 29, 2021
“I was driving on an interstate hwy and the abs and esp warning malfunction occured with a visit workshop message. The engine rpm reved up and the vehicle slowed to 40 mph. I was able to get to a safe place. Consultation with a repair facility determined the cause to be the wheel speed sensors on…”
filed Oct 25, 2020
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% |
| 2014 Sprinter 3500 | 10 | 19% |
| 2013 Sprinter 3500 | 10 | 22% |
| 2012 Sprinter 3500 | 5 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.