2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 2% of the 62 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Power steering return hose slipped off 1/2” and fluid leak. Has a recall, but not applicable to this vin. Although it appears to be effecting it? Secured line to best abilities.”
NHTSA complaint #11624000, filed 2024-11Related recalls
- 20V663000Oct 28, 2020Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2015–2020, Sprinter 2500 2015–2020, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2015–2020 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10191557May 3, 2021Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under…
- 10186324Dec 18, 2020Inspect Power Steering Hose Clamps
- 10179954Aug 3, 2020Power Steering Hose Updated Repair Method
Steering: other model years
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 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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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