2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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( have owned this vehicle for 4 years and I cannot count the times it failed to start. When you tried to start it the engine never would turn over.some times I would try to start it for dozens of times before the engine would turn over. This could be s serious problem for senior people. I have seen several similar problems on the sprinter forum. The vehicle has never failed to start. It might take you 30 times or sometimes it starts on the first turn of the key”
NHTSA complaint #11395895, filed 2021-02, 11,000 miles“When starting the vehicle it may take several times turning the ignition switch to start the vehicle.it may start each time for weeks and then you might try 30 tomes before it would start again. If one had an emergency and needed to find a doctor quick you would be hoping that it would start. I would encourage someone to google why want my sprinter start one could see how wide speed this is in the sprinter world. This has happen several times from 2017-2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11416600, filed 2021-05“My son christopher john lee howard was is tragic accident in dallas on sept 11,2020 and died as a result severe injuries internal injuries that lead to major bleeding of the stomach and upper torso.”
NHTSA complaint #11395332, filed 2021-02Related service bulletins
- 11038170Sep 19, 2026Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles…
- 11035563Jul 1, 2026ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The…
- 11023983Sep 26, 2025Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu…
- 10162199May 23, 2019Information:907 Sprinter 15 Passenger Van Trailer Hitch
- 10205151Nov 7, 2016Coolant, vacuum, temperature fault codes.
- 10128811Jul 24, 201414TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 12% |
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2021 | 2 | 25% |
| 2020 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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