2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 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.
“While driving about 30 miles per hour on a slightly bumpy road, three indicator lights on the dashboard started to show problems with the ABS, asr/bas, and ebd systems. According to the onboard diagnostics the root problem is a faulty right rear wheel speed sensor. This design seems to have put the wheel speed sensor in a dangerous position exposed to the elements, which causes it to degrade and stop working at a high rate.”
NHTSA complaint #11348969, filed 2020-08, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 saturn j-type (na). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle misfired and idled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10950165, filed 2017-02, 139,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 3500. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16v077000 (air bags). The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the rear turn signals and brake lights failed to illuminate. The dealer pulled the panels, traced the wires, and tested the bulbs, but were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection and diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10865067, filed 2016-05Related service bulletins
- 10231020Jan 13, 2023Complaint Various issues including control unit programming procedure will not complete successfully/no newer software found, communication faults, or sporadic malfunction of…
- 10228805Dec 2, 2022Problem: Vehicle fails smog test Cause In the event the Engine Control Module (CDI) detects a fault with the Water Pump Short Circuit to Battery diagnostic, Fault Code P260312…
- 10206072Dec 14, 2021"The âmonitor status this driving cycle (PID 41)â can be displayed as âdisabledâ in the generic scan tool although no monitor of this group is disabled "
- 10206073Dec 7, 2021Various complaints due to aftermarket OBDII device installed
- 10187793Jan 7, 2021Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class…
- 10144114Mar 26, 2018Check Engine Light Illuminated with Stored Fault Code P008700 in ME Control Unit N3/34 and or P008A00 in FSCU N118
- 10124131Oct 24, 201414CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
- 10135614Oct 6, 2014Remote engine start via external starter switch sporadically not possible, fault code B150B
- 10056961Sep 24, 2014Xentry( mercedes): experiencing loosened mounting bolts of battery & backup wiring harness to starter and alternator.
- 10056966Sep 23, 2014Xentry(mercedes): srs lamp flashes after ignition is off and on.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 6 | 46% |
| 2019 | 6 | 22% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 11% |
| 2016 | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 | 3 | 8% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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