2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 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.
“While driving at approx. 65 MPH the cruise control went off and three warning lights came on including ABS and 2 other next that one looking like a swerve control or slippery road condition and another tire looking light. Not sure of other two light as this was my first drive in this vehicle which I had driven around 800 miles this day. I pulled over and attempted to get back on the road as I was in a dangerous location on a steep hill. Upon restart it started to rev then brake multiple times causing great danger in my attempt to get back on the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389718, filed 2021-01, 33,500 miles“The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without me pressing the accelerator as I approached a red light at an intersection, putting my safety and others at risk. I had to slam on the brakes with all my might to get the vehicle to stop from going through the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666918, filed 2025-06Vehicle 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
11 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
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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