2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, 4% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 4 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Description of Incident:The electronic ignition module suffered a sudden failure due to unsealed manufacturer water intrusion, leaving the vehicle completely stranded with an immediate safety hazard. Component failed & available for inspection: Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) module / Ignition Control Module. Yes, it is available for inspection. Safety risk: The sudden failure causes an immediate safety hazard by leaving the vehicle completely stranded with no way to shift the transmission into neutral to pull it out of harm's way. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749207, filed 2026-07Related recalls
- 21V241000Apr 6, 2021Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019–2020, Sprinter 2500 2019–2020, Sprinter 1500 2019–2020 +7 more
- 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
- 20V109000Feb 25, 2020Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screws that secure the intermediate…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019, Sprinter 2500 2019, Sprinter 1500 2019 +5 more
- 20V110000Feb 25, 2020Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The steering column casing cover may have…Covers: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2019, Sprinter 2500 2019, Sprinter 1500 2019 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10240168Jul 13, 2023Various concerns in relation to electric power steering including Rattling/humming noise from electric power steering when steering fully turned (see video recordings 01 and 02).
- 10198476May 19, 2021Inspect Power Steering Hose Clamps
- 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
- 10174942Apr 22, 2020Steering Column Cover
- 10174940Apr 13, 2020Steering Spindle Bearing
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
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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