2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 forward collision avoidance problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The adaptive cruise control, auto emergency breaking and collision warning stopped working on the vehicle on a clear day as I was entering the freeway for a long drive. It said sensors were dirty. I stopped, shut off vehicle, cleaned all sensor locations, and restarted vehicle. Sensors worked for…”
filed Aug 7, 2023
“Driving at speed (70-75 mph) in the HOV lane of the I-5 Freeway south of Los Angeles, a warning signal would occasionally light up and sound when the van passed under HOV signage indicating HOV exits. Then, with a completely clear lane ahead – no vehicles, no obstacles – the van's braking system…”
filed Jul 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Sprinter 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sprinter 2500 | 8 | 21% |
| 2021 Sprinter 2500 | 9 | 20% |
| 2019 Sprinter 2500 | 4 | 6% |
| 2015 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.