2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 24%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 24% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,750 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.
“This sprinter is a winnebago 170x rv conversion. On multiple occasions since buying the vehicle in 2016 we have experienced a sudden loss of power while driving. The engine remains on but the transmission is not engaged. Stopping the vehicle and restarting clears up the problem temporarily but it will continue to happen until a failing rear speed sensor is replaced. The first time this occurred the local mb dealer replaced both rear sensors free of charge even though the vehicle was out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11382947, filed 2020-12, 25,000 miles“Drove on interstate expressway at 60 MPH when suddenly the engine disconnected from the transmission. Check engine light, ABS warning, ESC warning and asc warning light came on. Had to carefully coast to the road shoulder. Turned off engine and checked for obvious problems under the hood, but found nothing. Started engine up again and was able to drive home, although all the warning lights remained on. Mb dealer diagnosis showed a malfunctioning wheel speed sensor and replaced it. Not exactly a pleasant feeling when you're in expressway traffic and suddenly loose all propulsion!!”
NHTSA complaint #11094122, filed 2018-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 22% |
| 2017 | 4 | 14% |
| 2016 | 10 | 16% |
| 2015 | 12 | 32% |
| 2014 | 11 | 20% |
| 2013 | 12 | 27% |
| 2012 | 5 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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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