2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“Every 400 0r so miles the check engine light comes on. Codes are 19de00h and p16cc00 and p18f100 relating to the def burn. I have stopped at three mb dealerships. They look at code and reset system and tell me to drive the vehicle. They also have sent several people letters to request they have the vehicles for two weeks to study the problem. I can't do that.”
NHTSA complaint #11395473, filed 2021-02, 45,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 41,000. It was later discovered upon diagnosis that the mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11706703, filed 2025-12, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Pleasure Way RV built on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, brakes, power steering, and engine functionality. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted and functioned as designed however, the failure recurred. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine wiring harness replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11453388, filed 2022-02, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231020Jan 13, 2023Complaint Various issues including control unit programming procedure will not complete successfully/no newer software found, communication faults, or sporadic malfunction of…
- 10206072Dec 14, 2021"The âmonitor status this driving cycle (PID 41)â can be displayed as âdisabledâ in the generic scan tool although no monitor of this group is disabled "
- 10206073Dec 7, 2021Various complaints due to aftermarket OBDII device installed
- 10187796Jan 14, 2021Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
- 10187793Jan 7, 2021Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class…
- 10144071Mar 5, 2018Engine Diagnosis Indicator Lamp Illuminated and P170400 Fault Code Current and/or Stored in CDI Control Unit
- 10124131Oct 24, 201414CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
- 10135614Oct 6, 2014Remote engine start via external starter switch sporadically not possible, fault code B150B
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 17% |
| 2023 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 9 | 23% |
| 2021 | 9 | 20% |
| 2020 | 20 | 25% |
| 2019 | 9 | 13% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
4 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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