2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 20%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 20% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Problem with speed sensors . I have replaced the speed sensor on my vehicle on four different occasions. This seems to be a reoccurring problem that needs to be addressed before someone gets seriously injured. Mercedes benz seems to be doing nothings to rectify this problem. Please be concerned that the public needs your help with this as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #11308318, filed 2020-02, 20,000 miles“Wheel speed sensors malfunctioning while driving. Going on the third trip to the dealer for rnr. Third fault after a couple of hundred miles since the second rnr. Many internet forums explain same issues n frustrations. Veh has only 13500 miles, three rnrs within the 500-1000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11383887, filed 2020-12, 13,500 miles“Wheel speed sensor on vehicle has malfunctioned multiple times. When speed sensor malfunctions the vehicle speed surges and operates erratically on its own. Condition happens when vehicle is in motion. Conditions happen at different speeds”
NHTSA complaint #11398890, filed 2021-03, 46,000 miles“Abs, traction control and stability control lights came on while going down the road. This obviously disabled all of the above functions. Cause of failure was verified to be a faulty lh wheel speed sensor by the repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11328671, filed 2020-06, 8,450 miles“While driving on interstate highway, the following warning messages appeared: ABS, esp and ars not functioning and take to workshop. Also, the blindspot warning on mirrors stopped working, as did the cruise control. Drove several hours to nearest mercedes dealership without these safety features. Problem diagnosed as RPM sensor failure. Was advised that although only one sensor failed, they recommended replacing both at the same time. At the time, the vehicle only had 40,111 miles on odometer, but was not covered under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375286, filed 2020-11, 40,000 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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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