2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wheel speed sensor malfunction, partially addressed in NHTSA recall ID: 21V042 Why only rear speed sensors? As of Aug. 2, 2022, I am facing the replacement of both front speed sensors one of which was replaced a year ago. No ABS braking, No stability control, faulty parts creating on going safety problems not addressed in recall 21V042.”
NHTSA complaint #11477365, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on various occasions after coming to a stop at a traffic signal, the vehicle was stalling and shaking while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the engine revved loudly before accelerating. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on various occasions; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several unknown dealers for routine maintenance services, and the failure could not be duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11512377, filed 2023-03, 16,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 29% |
| 2016 | 5 | 18% |
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 3 | 38% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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