2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500, 33% of the 9 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.
“The Lane Assist and Crosswind Assist do not work properly. When a gust of wind hits you or when you're passing a semi, the van immediately forces your vehicle off the road or into the other lane where there is another vehicle or a concrete barrier. It's very difficult to hold onto the steering wheel and try to maneuver the vehicle to stay in your lane. The only way to turn off these features are to turn off them off every time you start your vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11421986, filed 2021-06“Cruse control will sometimes disengage and display these error messages: Active Distance Assist Inoperative Active Brake Assist Functions Limited See Operator's Manual Cruse control kicks out and the power cuts off abruptly. After some variable time the cruise control function will work again. This is an intermittent problem that occurs without warning. When cruise control set to 65-70 mph, the deceleration is very pronounced, as if brakes are applied. This can be very starling to the driver, passengers, and any vehicles tailing behind. …”
NHTSA complaint #11530169, filed 2023-07Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
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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