2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,250 miles. 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.
“Body parts are falling of for running boards, parts have fallen off on the highway and hit other vehicles. Dealer unable to find parts to resolve issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11292401, filed 2020-01, 25,000 miles“Side entry door opened twice while driving. 1st we thought we didn't close it right, but I checked and door had locks engaged. The 2nd time that door opened up, I pulled over and checked and engaged all locks on door and then pushed it a bit and to my surprise the door opened up! It turns out the screws were lose so the locks were not engaging. So I tightened them up with the drill and problem solved. This is an rv and it is driven many miles and on bumpy roads so the screws will loosen up causing the deadbolt locks not to engage properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407752, filed 2021-04“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, he had to brake abruptly, due to an animal crossing the roadway. Then he heard a loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle, when he took his foot off the brake. . The contact pulled over to the side of the road and saw the water tank had fallen to the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water tank was firmly re-attached to the RV. …”
NHTSA complaint #11540773, filed 2023-08, 49,500 milesRelated recalls
- 18V288000May 3, 2018Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2017, Sprinter 2500 2017, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10135623Oct 13, 2014Cover of storage slot at front under roof liner (FF8) not fitting.
Body and structure: 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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