2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I noticed a recall for the mb SPRINTER 2500 - year 2015-2020 with a leaking power steering clamp/hose.(20v-663) my van is not included in this recall despite being a 2015 mb SPRINTER 2500. I had this part replaced on my van two weeks ago. Please dig deeper into the vans as there are other vins that are being affected by this exact same issue that are not being included in the recall. I had to replace the drive belt too as the power steering fluid was leaking on that belt.”
NHTSA complaint #11376369, filed 2020-11, 49,000 miles“On thursday july 9th after 9:00 pm, I was driving up route 8 in virginia from north carolina and my power steering went out. My van has suffered from substantial noise and vibration between 1600 and 2000 RPM on slight grades since the day after I purchased it. With just shy of 20,000 miles on the van, much of it going up and down grades, it is my perception that the power steering fluid hose vibrated lose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734629, filed 2015-07, 19,920 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, he noticed fluid dripping from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the power steering hose was leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V663000 (Steering) The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11514446, filed 2023-03, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V663000Oct 28, 2020Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2015–2020, Sprinter 3500 2015–2020, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2015–2020 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10191557May 3, 2021Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under…
- 10186324Dec 18, 2020Inspect Power Steering Hose Clamps
- 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology