2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Brakes 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 brakes of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 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.
“This vehicle was subject to NHTSA Recall Number 19V003 involving failure of rear wheel speed sensors. The recall was completed by a dealer in April 2022 at 70,466 miles. At just under 90,000 miles in August 2026 a failure was indicated for the right rear wheel speed sensor. Error code C003A indicated on OBD-II scanner. This failure triggered ABS, ASR/ABS and EPS warning lights for functions including antilock braking, traction control and stability control. This also triggered a check engine light and speed control was disabled. The owners manual indicates a risk of accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760939, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 10205151Nov 7, 2016Coolant, vacuum, temperature fault codes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 22% |
| 2021 | 3 | 38% |
| 2020 | 3 | 23% |
| 2019 | 6 | 22% |
| 2018 | 3 | 33% |
| 2017 | 5 | 18% |
| 2016 | 14 | 23% |
| 2015 | 13 | 35% |
| 2014 | 15 | 27% |
| 2013 | 8 | 18% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
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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