2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The electronic steering lock jams . The only way to get the ignition to turn is to jack up the front tires to release the pressure on the wheels and jiggle the steering wheel while trying to start the car. Even doing this isn't instantaneous. Sometimes you have to physically wiggle the tires left/right while jiggling the wheel. This is well documented on Youtube/other internet sites. This has happened at least 6 or more times and has been taken into the Sprinter Dealer for repair. They couldn't replicate the issue and therefore did nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11501311, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 10179954Aug 3, 2020Power Steering Hose Updated Repair Method
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 | 8 | 10% |
| 2019 | 15 | 22% |
| 2018 | 3 | 21% |
| 2017 | 4 | 31% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
11 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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