2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 2% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that she safely drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact stated that when she opened the hood, she discovered that the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11548679, filed 2023-10, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179954Aug 3, 2020Power Steering Hose Updated Repair Method
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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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