2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- 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 4500, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 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.
“Traveling down the highway at 65 MPH, the wheels started shaking violently, and within 5 seconds, the power steering assist completely failed. It took excessive strength to steer the vehicle to safety. Mercedes-benz is refusing to cover the repair on the 15-month old van that has 43000 miles on it. The issue has been identified as a failed electric actuator.”
NHTSA complaint #11390987, filed 2021-02, 43,000 milesRelated 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 4500 2019–2020, Sprinter 3500 2019–2020, Sprinter 2500 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 4500 2015–2020, Sprinter 2500 2015–2020, 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 4500 2019, Sprinter 3500 2019, Sprinter 2500 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 4500 2019, Sprinter 3500 2019, Sprinter 2500 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology