2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“I was driving at 65 miles an hour on interstate and the vehicle decelerated and then accelerated and continued to accelerate. The cruise control was not on at the time. I tried to brake but the vehicle continued to try to accelerate as I depressed the brake petal. The only way to stop this was to physically put the vehicle in neutral. After sitting for a period of time multiple alarms were displayed. I was able to drive again once the vehicle was in alarm mode and the anti lock braking system had disabled itself. I am an experience driver. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341151, filed 2020-07, 24,500 miles“This vehicle has had 4 separate wheel sped sensor failures. When each incident occurred, the vehicle will accelerate on its own and at the same time the ABS will not allow full braking pressure while underway. You will hear the ABS sound like it's sliding on a slippery surface in any condition. As the vehicle accelerates and braking pressure is greatly reduced, it is sometimes necessary to quickly shove the vehicle in neutral to keep from hitting anything ahead. When these failures occur it can be at any speed or on any surface. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374997, filed 2020-11, 10,000 miles“This is a winnebago view 24g on SPRINTER 3500 chassis. While highway driving, sudden ABS and esp warning light with message to go to workshop. Cruise control stops working. Loss of power and shifting ability is intermittent. Was able to drive (without cruise control and with warning lights on) for 100+ miles to shop. When loss of power occured, I would pull off the road and turn off engine, and this would typically resolve the problem for awhile sprinter authorized service center replaced both rear wheel RPM sensors 7/3/20 ($581.09). Same condition re-appeared during similar driving condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363787, filed 2020-10, 47,500 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission inadvertently downshifted into third gear and the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear wheel speed sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and the failure was remedied. …”
NHTSA complaint #11426973, filed 2021-07, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V094000Feb 10, 2017Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2015, Sprinter 2500 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11036855Aug 26, 2026Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash Cause This vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force…
- 11034410Jun 15, 2026Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit…
- 11026891Dec 1, 2025Clunking noise on load change or gear engagement Complaint Clunking noise can be heard on some load changes or when changing from N->R or N->D Cause Movement of transfer case…
- 11023982Sep 16, 2025Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause…
- 10151957Jul 23, 2018Automatic Transmission Housing Cracked: Damage Resulting From Cracked Diesel Particulate Filter Bracket
- 10157057Aug 2, 2017Transmission leak in area of oil pump
- 10135719May 2, 2016Humming, droning from the drivetrain on SPRINTER 2500 with all-wheel drive (4x4)
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 6 | 22% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 14 | 23% |
| 2015 | 4 | 11% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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