2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 5% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,500 miles. 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.
“I own an rv on a mercedes 3500 sprinter chasis. I have experienced numerous failures that cause the rv to speed up rapidly and I have to take emergency action to avoid an accident. Usually, I shift into neutral to disengage the transmission. I have ~43,000 miles on my rv and I have experienced this issue and mercedes has replaced the wheel sensors 6 different times. All maintenance performed on the vehicle has been provided by a mercedes dealer service center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387156, filed 2021-01, 43,000 miles“Unshielded rear-center generator exhaust pipe positioned with approx 12 in clearance above the ground, ignited the exterior of vehicle when generator operated, causing total loss. My safety as well as my pets was put at great risk due to this design and lack of shielding. The problem has not been reproduced of confirmed by dealer or independent service center, however the fact of such pipe getting hot, and nbeing related to the generator was recognized by the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11691967, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
- 11038170Sep 19, 2026Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles…
- 11035563Jul 1, 2026ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The…
- 11023983Sep 26, 2025Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu…
- 10162199May 23, 2019Information:907 Sprinter 15 Passenger Van Trailer Hitch
- 10205151Nov 7, 2016Coolant, vacuum, temperature fault codes.
- 10128811Jul 24, 201414TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 12% |
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2021 | 2 | 25% |
| 2020 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 4 | 15% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsEngine
5 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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