2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 electronic stability control (esc) problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear wheel speed sensor failed causing the transmission to inadvertently downshift. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be…”
filed May 24, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle surged without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle drove as designed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v042000 (electronic stability…”
filed Mar 15, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) unit may become disabled on these vehiclesCampaign 21V042000 · Feb 3, 2021
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Sprinter 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 Sprinter 3500 | 7 | 26% |
| 2016 Sprinter 3500 | 12 | 20% |
| 2015 Sprinter 3500 | 11 | 30% |
| 2013 Sprinter 3500 | 10 | 22% |
| 2012 Sprinter 3500 | 5 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
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.