2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 2% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,700 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 3500. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear leaf springs became bent and could not support the weight of the cargo. The dealer (myrtle beach automotive in myrtle beach, south carolina) was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,700.”
NHTSA complaint #11089629, filed 2018-04, 3,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162202May 28, 2019Clunking/Rattle Noise from Rear Axle Area
- 10158337Oct 18, 2017Ball joint check on front axle
Suspension: 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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