2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 23%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 23% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Driving along in cruise control around 65 MPH all of a sudden cruise control stops working and vehicle bucks quite a bit,very startling.then I notice on dashboard the so called three stooges lights appear.this was my first encounter around 18,000 mi.august 2020.problem fixed in ct under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366386, filed 2020-10, 18,000 miles“Had to slam on brakes to avoid hitting a car that pulled out in front of me as I approached a red light. Rear passenger brake line failed as a result of the stop. Pumping brakes resulted in fluid being pumped out of the lines.”
NHTSA complaint #11011853, filed 2017-07, 17,000 miles“Rear wheel speed sensor had to be replaced at 30,000 miles and now both front wheel sensors are faulty at 50.000 miles. In my reading this is a commonly faulty part and it cost $ 760.00 to replace both sensors. Fortunately the first sensor was under warranty. It would be greatly appreciated if you will look into this issue. Because you cannot afford to trade an rv. I was on a trip when the indicator lights came on on dash and I was able to drive 7 hours homes. My owners manual expressed I should seek technical assistance asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11377384, filed 2020-12, 50,000 miles“Driving along on cruise control. Cruise control deactivates, anti-lock, traction control and anti-skid lights come on. I stop the vehicle, the transmission wanders between gears jerking. I go to mb dealership they replace r rear speed sensor mileage:9659miles. At 12,060 miles the same thing happens. I drivea five hour round trip to mb dealer, they replace the l rear speed sensor. At 17,000 miles (now off warranty) all the lamps are on again, the transmission will not shift into drive and I face a 133 mile tow to knoxville, tn mercedes dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11331427, filed 2020-06, 9,659 miles“When I went to try the 4 wheel drive the following things happened: a clunking sound in the rear of the vehicle. Numerous warning lights came on . Abs, collision avoidance, cruise control, check engine, ESC or esp. Over time the lights cleared but came back on weeks apart. I am a retired nasa safety/reliably engineer. In my opinion all of these lights come on as a result of failures of one or more wheel speed sensors. This is a major safety problem as when there is a failed or intermittent operation of a failed speed sensor. All of these safety systems fail when the one sensor fails. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373892, filed 2020-11, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10205151Nov 7, 2016Coolant, vacuum, temperature fault codes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 22% |
| 2021 | 3 | 38% |
| 2020 | 3 | 23% |
| 2019 | 6 | 22% |
| 2018 | 3 | 33% |
| 2017 | 5 | 18% |
| 2016 | 14 | 23% |
| 2015 | 13 | 35% |
| 2014 | 15 | 27% |
| 2013 | 8 | 18% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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