2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 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.
“Sprinter completely lost electrical power, engine and drive train propulsion. The tach and speedometer froze in place at 2500 RPM and 15mph. 60 seconds passed and the dash lights blinked and then allowed me to restart vehicle. It was like the system re-booted itself. Luckily I was not at speed or in a driving lane when this happened. I had just filled the tank with diesel, my def was at 80% full and I was departing the service station. I was able to start vehicle and return home, 10 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11185622, filed 2019-03, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231020Jan 13, 2023Complaint Various issues including control unit programming procedure will not complete successfully/no newer software found, communication faults, or sporadic malfunction of…
- 10206072Dec 14, 2021"The âmonitor status this driving cycle (PID 41)â can be displayed as âdisabledâ in the generic scan tool although no monitor of this group is disabled "
- 10206073Dec 7, 2021Various complaints due to aftermarket OBDII device installed
- 10187796Jan 14, 2021Replace 3rd brake lamp, remove soft top compartment cover to access.
- 10187793Jan 7, 2021Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (?MY?) 2013-2017 B-Class, C-Class, CLA-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, G-Class…
- 10144071Mar 5, 2018Engine Diagnosis Indicator Lamp Illuminated and P170400 Fault Code Current and/or Stored in CDI Control Unit
- 10124131Oct 24, 201414CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
- 10135614Oct 6, 2014Remote engine start via external starter switch sporadically not possible, fault code B150B
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 6 | 46% |
| 2019 | 6 | 22% |
| 2018 | 1 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 11% |
| 2016 | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 | 3 | 8% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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