2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 16%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 16% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“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“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“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 miles“Abs/esp/ceck engine warning lights all came on at once. Mercedes dealer diagnosed problem as left rear RPM sensor. Made repair. Understand from owner forums sensor failure is very common on these vehicles. Only had 22,700 miles. Mercedes needs to work on improving these parts or make repairs at no charge.”
NHTSA complaint #11331476, filed 2020-06, 22,700 miles“For the third time the esp and ABS system warning message is shown, at first the speed of the vehicle increases, in this case from the set 60 MPH to 70, at which point I shut the cruise control down. From then on for the rest of the days travel c.a.200 miles and for the rest of the trip (450 miles) cruise control was inoperative. Each time it happens a mechanic visit is necessary. The vehicle is a winnebago navion”
NHTSA complaint #11389262, filed 2021-01, 40,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 22% |
| 2017 | 4 | 14% |
| 2016 | 10 | 16% |
| 2015 | 12 | 32% |
| 2014 | 11 | 20% |
| 2013 | 12 | 27% |
| 2012 | 5 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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