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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500Model year report

2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Problems

Compared with other Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

20/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The part named most often is electronic stability control, with 7 complaints (25% of the total), followed by wheels (7) and brakes (5). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 94% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 100 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electronic stability control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Wheels complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 20 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Forward collision avoidance (1), Steering (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Electronic stability control: “Our 2018 class c tiffin wayfarer is built on the 2017 mercedes SPRINTER 3500 chassis. At 17,380 miles, with no warning, while moving, the vehicle began banging, lurching and sped up. All this occurred while attempting to go through a city street intersection. To stop the vehicle from this erratic motion, I immediately switched it off and coasted to the side. Had there been a vehicle or person directly in front of me, there is no question that I unfortunately would have hit them as the vehicle sped up even with brakes applied. I restarted the vehicle and moved it out of the intersection. …”

NHTSA complaint #11364253, filed 2020-10, 17,380 miles

Wheels: “We arrived home after a short trip, parked the vehicle and didn't see it until the next morning. We then found that both left rear tires were flat. Aired them up and drove to discount tire where we were informed that both rims were cracked at the exact same weld. The tires were in perfect condition: no bless, bubbles, or marks. Mercedes benz refused to warranty or replace the rims. We now see there is a recall pending on an esp for the rear tires - we believe that are connected issues.”

NHTSA complaint #11403215, filed 2021-03, 18,000 miles

Brakes: “Traveling on I-95 with the cruise control set at 70 MPH. Suddenly the vehicle decelerated and three warning lights (ABS, traction & the acceleration skid control / electronic braking assist) came on the dash. The vehicle felt sluggish and the cruise control would no longer work. There are only 21,200+ miles on the vehicle and this was a very dangerous situation for my family and I while traveling on the interstate.”

NHTSA complaint #11342776, filed 2020-08, 20,200 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Rmp sensor failed causing vehicle to lose anti lock brakes, traction control and cruise control. Plus forced vehicle into limp mode so it would barely move to rest area to call for assistance. I've been to three dealerships with this issue and they are all very aware that these faulty sensors exist. They have been and issue for years putting 100s if not thousands of sprinter owners at extreme risk with loss of anti lock brakes and traction control at the same time. Mercedes benz needs to correct this faulty part and recall all vehicles and fix”

NHTSA complaint #11362276, filed 2020-10, 21,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

94% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 26,000 miles.

12%0–1053%10–2529%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 18,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2019202020219202320242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 100 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 100 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231733,0006———Too new
202295,0006———Not enough data
202188,00016———Not enough data
2020132,85022———Not enough data
2019279,55041——67 · MoreFalling
2018915,00010———Not enough data
20172818,0009——20 · FewerFalling
20166217,15016——71 · MoreFalling
20153715,75015——51 · TypicalFalling
20145522,2507——49 · TypicalFalling
20134526,4005——18 · FewerFalling
20122131,0004———Falling
2011848,7444———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 is reported most often?

Electronic stability control is named most often, in 7 complaints (25% of the total), followed by wheels with 7.

Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 26,000 miles; 94% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.