2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 18%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 18% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“Wheel sensors failure causes loss of ABS braking , cruise control and traction control. When this occurs causes the vehicle to go into limp mode and rapid reduction of speed. All of the above causes a hazardous situation on the freeway. We have had 2 fail and many of our friends have experienced cthe same.”
NHTSA complaint #11364346, filed 2020-10, 32,000 miles“Brake pedal is spongy and must be pumped to get a firm pedal. I have taken it to the dealer twice and complained about this issue, and they tell me everything is normal. When you have to make a sudden surprise stop the pedal goes all the way to the floorboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10779280, filed 2015-10, 1,000 miles“Rear wheel speed sensor failure. I have had to replace a rear wheel speed sensor in each of the last 3 years. When the sensor fails the ABS system stops operating. Cruise control is disabled and traction control is disabled. Vehicle is still drivable, but safety systems are lost until repaired. Based on web searches this is a very common problem for this vehicle and model year. I have not had a dangerous incident when the sensor gave out though I have had to deal with some uncommanded braking.”
NHTSA complaint #11139000, filed 2018-10, 20,000 miles“I have had two failures of a rear speed sensor which have caused a loss of anti lock braking, traction control, and cruise control. The most recent failure on oct 14, 2020 also resulted in some erratic transmission shifting. All of these things impact the safety of the vehicle. In both failures the vehicle was traveling at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11365194, filed 2020-10, 36,000 miles“Brakes are soft and spongy. When depressed, the pedal will travel to the floor making it difficult to stop. The dealer replaced the master cylinder and brake booster in march, 2015, but that did not change the operation of the brakes. My understanding from visiting several forums is that this a common complaint from other sprinter owners, yet mercedes benz says they have no knowledge of brake issues with the vehicles. The brakes are dangerous as they currently operate.”
NHTSA complaint #10778175, filed 2015-09, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10189037Feb 16, 2021Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (RV)
- 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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