Mercedes-Benz SPRINTER 3500 electrical problems
18 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
312 owner complaints analyzed
89 distinct recall campaigns
18,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 174 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
18 of 312 complaints match this topic (5.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11366929 · 2020-10-28 (October 28, 2020)
A THOR MOTOR COACH ON A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER MDB 11K 170 16 0257554 CHASSIS. ON 4/17/2019 THE DEF SENSOR FAILED ON 05/18/2020 THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED. ON 09/14/2020 THE BATTERY FAULT PANEL BLEW OUT. ON 10/12/2020 THE EXHAUST GAS SENSOR FAILED. ON 10/22/2020 THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED WHILE ON TRIPS WITH NO AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES WITHIN 100 MILES LEAVING THE PEOPLE IN THE COACH IN UNSAFE LOCATIONS WITH NO CELL PHONE SERVICE. THIS COACH HAS A FEATURE THAT PUTS IT INTO A LIMP M…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,692 miles reported. Look up ODI 11366929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10888826 · 2016-07-26 (July 26, 2016)
THIS 120 VAC ELECTRICAL ISSUE (SHOCK HAZARD) IS IN REGARD TO AN RV - A WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE SITTING ATOP A MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 CHASSIS. THERE ARE TWO A/C CIRCUITS FOR "OUTLETS" (120 VAC PLUGS). #2 OUTLET CIRCUIT HAS A GROUND FAULT YET THE GFCI AT THE FIRST OUTLET IN THE CIRCUIT DOES NOT TRIP NOR DOES THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. WHEN MY RV IS POWERED FROM MY GARAGE 120 VAC GFCI PLUG IT IS NOT TRIPPED EITHER. I'VE GOTTEN ELECTRICAL SHOCKS AT THE WATER/ELECTRICAL STORAGE / ACCESS AREA WHILE ATTACHED TO A 120 VAC POWER SOURCE AND UNDER THE E…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10888826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11341988 · 2020-07-29 (July 29, 2020)
I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE SPEED SENSOR ON THE RIGHT BACK WHEELS 3 TIMES. THIS AFFECTS ELECTRICAL STABILITY CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ABS SYSTEM. IT IS UNUSUAL AND EXPENSIVE TO BE DOING THIS. LAST TIME WAS APRIL 2019. I HAVE TO TAKE IT IN TO THE MERCEDES AGAIN TO CHANGE IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11341988 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10950165 · 2017-02-07 (February 7, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SATURN J-TYPE (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND IDLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V231000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 139,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10950165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884676 · 2016-07-13 (July 13, 2016)
UNABLE TO READ SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WHEN THE SUN IS SHINNING. BOTH HAVE BLACK BACKGROUND WITH VERY NARROW WHITE NEEDLES. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT GET BRIGHT ENOUGH TO LIGHT UP THE AREA. I HAVE PURCHASED A BATTERY POWERED LIGHT TO LIGHT UP THE DASH WHEN SUN IS BRIGHT. IT THINK THIS IS A SAFTY HAZARD. DEALER SAYS IT IS NORMAL.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884676 at NHTSA ↗