2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 electronic stability control (esc) problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the ABS warning light and the electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the motorhome was making abnormal clunking sounds. The contact was able to…”
filed Jan 3, 2022
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V042000 (Electronic Stability Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving over a railroad track at a slow speed, the…”
filed Jul 16, 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% |
| 2015 Sprinter 3500 | 11 | 30% |
| 2014 Sprinter 3500 | 10 | 19% |
| 2013 Sprinter 3500 | 10 | 22% |
| 2012 Sprinter 3500 | 5 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.