2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,200 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.
“Vehicle completely turned off while going 70mph on i95 in jacksonville fl.lost all power for steering, brakes and all indicator lights came on. No power for radio/A/C or anything. Managed to maneuver vehicle in extremely dangerous traffic over 5 lanes onto offing ramp, and stop on side of ramp. This was a very horrific experience.the vehicle gave no warning lights, just a mild beep type sound and then shut down. After pulling to side of road there were no codes that came up on dash...could of caused fatality.”
NHTSA complaint #10628368, filed 2014-08, 6,738 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
- 10124131Oct 24, 201414CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
- 10135614Oct 6, 2014Remote engine start via external starter switch sporadically not possible, fault code B150B
- 10051988Jun 1, 2013Mercedes: the software for engine control module (ecu) will be updated due to adblue system not corresponding to internal specifications. Models 2012 906. *pe updated on…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 6 | 46% |
| 2019 | 6 | 22% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 11% |
| 2016 | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 | 3 | 8% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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