2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS, check engine, and cruise control warning lights illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact indicated that the vehicle was recently serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V042000 (Electronic Stability Control) however, the failure occurred. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11440922, filed 2021-11, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V042000Feb 3, 2021Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2012–2018, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2012–2018
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 22% |
| 2017 | 7 | 25% |
| 2016 | 12 | 19% |
| 2015 | 11 | 30% |
| 2014 | 10 | 18% |
| 2013 | 10 | 22% |
| 2012 | 5 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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