Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 2500 brakes problems
81 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
392 owner complaints analyzed
92 distinct recall campaigns
17,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 142 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
81 of 392 complaints match this topic (20.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10554063 · 2013-11-28 (November 28, 2013)
DURING AND AFTER RAIN VEHICLE LEAKS WATER (LIKE A WATER FALL ) THRU THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR OF THE CAR, DRENCHING ANY ONE WHO IS SEATED IN THE 1ST OR 2ND ROWS, SOME TIME THE DRIVER SEAT AND PASSENGER ALSO GET SOAKED WHILE DRIVING IF YOU BRAKE OR MAKE A TURN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10554063 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10598973 · 2014-06-17 (June 17, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND AFTER INSTALLING THE SPARE TIRE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE LUG NUT FOR THE REGULAR TIRE COULD NOT BE USE TO INSTALL THE SPARE TIRE SINCE IT WOULD CAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO ENGAGE. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE AND INSTALL THE NEW TIRE, THE BOLTS HAD TO BE CUT OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598973 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11477365 · 2022-08-03 (August 3, 2022)
Wheel speed sensor malfunction, partially addressed in NHTSA recall ID: 21V042 Why only rear speed sensors? As of Aug. 2, 2022, I am facing the replacement of both front speed sensors one of which was replaced a year ago. No ABS braking, No stability control, faulty parts creating on going safety problems not addressed in recall 21V042.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11477365 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11389718 · 2021-01-25 (January 25, 2021)
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 65 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT OFF AND THREE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING ABS AND 2 OTHER NEXT THAT ONE LOOKING LIKE A SWERVE CONTROL OR SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITION AND ANOTHER TIRE LOOKING LIGHT. NOT SURE OF OTHER TWO LIGHT AS THIS WAS MY FIRST DRIVE IN THIS VEHICLE WHICH I HAD DRIVEN AROUND 800 MILES THIS DAY. I PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD AS I WAS IN A DANGEROUS LOCATION ON A STEEP HILL. UPON RESTART IT STARTED TO REV THEN BRAKE MULTIPLE TIMES CAUSING GREAT DANGER IN MY ATTEMPT TO GET BACK ON TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11389718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11246072 · 2019-08-23 (August 23, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ASSIST, TRACTION CONTROL, AND ANTI-SKID FEATURES DEACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EIGHT TIMES. RBM OF ALPHARETTA (LOCATED AT 345 MCFARLAND PKWY, ALPHARETTA, GA 30004, [phone removed]) AND SEVERAL OTHER UNKNOWN DEALERS PREVIOUSL…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11246072 at NHTSA ↗