2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 27%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 27% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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“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“On march 22, 2020, the vehicle entered the 'limp home mode' while traveling on an interstate highway, where the speed limit was 70 MPH. Prior to the failure, warning lights were present on the dashboard for ABS, esp, and asr, with cruise control disabled. These indicator lights would clear occasionally after the vehicle was not in use for a period of time, and then reappear again after driving for about an hour or two. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where two failed speed sensors were replaced to correct the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406328, filed 2021-04, 33,000 milesVehicle 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 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.
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