2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 4% of the 28 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V663000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11430294, filed 2021-08Related 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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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