Forward collision avoidancePart report

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 7%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Stranded and required towing due to condensation and EIS Module The 2019+ Mercedes Sprinter EIS (Electronic Ignition System) module is bolted under the driver side dash board to the base of the A pillar where it meets with the firewall. The electrical connector of the module is pointing straight up - this is an issue because any liquids that might spill on the dash (dash cupholder) or any humidity from windshield interior condensation will drip right down the wiring and into the EIS module causing it to short out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11434117, filed 2021-09

Related service bulletins

10186143Dec 3, 2020Various complaints in connection with reversing camera, fault code FR8

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2023	3	18%
2022	1	11%
2020	2	15%
2019	2	7%
2017	1	4%
2016	1	2%
2015	1	3%
2014	1	2%
2013	1	2%

Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Brakes
6 complaints Electrical system
6 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints Engine
5 complaints Other or unknown
4 complaints Air bags
3 complaints Seat belts
3 complaints Body and structure
3 complaints Vehicle speed control
3 complaints Electronic stability control
1 complaints Fuel system
1 complaints Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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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