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2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
22%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
32,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 22% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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

“I have had to change the speed sensor on the right back wheels 3 times. This affects electrical stability control of vehicle and ABS system. It is unusual and expensive to be doing this. Last time was april 2019. I have to take it in to the mercedes again to change it.”

NHTSA complaint #11341988, filed 2020-07, 74,000 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

“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the ABS warning light and two other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated he continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired however, the contact replaced the driver’s side rear wheel speed sensor himself. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V042000 (Electronic Stability Control) however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11426696, filed 2021-07, 12,200 miles

Related recalls

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022111%
202018%
201914%
2018222%
2017725%
20161219%
20151130%
20141018%
20131022%
2012524%

Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Air bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
8 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology