U.S. public vehicle records

2013 Mercedes Benz SPRINTER 2500 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

8 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

49,092 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2013 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 8 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	2	25.0%
Transmission and shifting	1	12.5%
Electrical and battery issues	1	12.5%
Steering behavior	1	12.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Wheels

Air Bags

Engine

Service Brakes

Electrical System:Software

Engine And Engine Cooling

Exterior Lighting

Interior Lighting

Wheels: 3; Air Bags: 2; Engine: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Electrical System:Software: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Interior Lighting: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2023

2025

2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2023: 2; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Wheels leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11084997 · 2018-04-13 (April 13, 2018)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR…

Owner-reported narrative. 49,092 miles reported. Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11666918 · 2025-06-14 (June 14, 2025)

The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without me pressing the accelerator as I approached a red light at an intersection, putting my safety and others at risk. I had to slam on the brakes with all my might to get the vehicle to stop from going through the intersection. The road was wet, and the front wheels locked while the rear wheels continued to be driven b…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11666918 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11206848 · 2019-05-10 (May 10, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE…

Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11501311 · 2023-01-11 (January 11, 2023)

The electronic steering lock "jams". The only way to get the ignition to turn is to jack up the front tires to release the pressure on the wheels and jiggle the steering wheel while trying to start the car. Even doing this isn't instantaneous. Sometimes you have to physically wiggle the tires left/right while jiggling the wheel. This is well documented on Youtube/other internet sites. This has happened at least 6 or more times and has been taken into the Sprinter Dealer for repair. They couldn't replicate the issue and therefore did not…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11501311 at NHTSA ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

8 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

37.5%Usable mileage3 / 8 records

100.0%Valid incident date8 / 8 records

100.0%Valid filing date8 / 8 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates8 / 8 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2012	2013	2014	2015
Air Bags	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	225.0% ODI 10862613 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN APRIL OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. Look up ODI 10862613 at NHTSA ↗	836.4% ODI 11046230 TAKATA RECALL - HEN WILL I GET MY DEFECTIVE AIR BAG REPLACED? MY SERVICE PROIDER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS. Look up ODI 11046230 at NHTSA ↗	214.3% ODI 11035766 DEALERSHIP STATED THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL WHEN TAKEN IN BACK IN FEBRUARY 2017. WHICH WAS NOT NOTED ON THE INVOICE. Look up ODI 11035766 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	225.0% ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗	313.6% ODI 10706144 · 22,000 mi CAR HAS BEEN DRIVING NORMALLY FOR SEVERAL MIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE STOPPED AT STOPLIGHT OR WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE DOES RESTART WHEN TURNED TO OFF POSITION AND RESTARTED. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AFTERWARD AND VEHICLE DRIVES NORMALLY AFTER RESTARTING. HAS OCCURRED APPROX 10X OVER PAST FEW MONTHS. CONCERNING BECAUSE NOW IT IS OCCURRING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER, POWER STEERING AND ITS UNSAFE. CAR IS NEW AND STILL COVERED UNDER WARR… Look up ODI 10706144 at NHTSA ↗	214.3% ODI 10689597 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V764000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. A SECOND AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO INDICATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST WITH NO ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME AS TO WHEN THE REPAIR WOULD BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIMEFR… Look up ODI 10689597 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	225.0% ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗	29.1% ODI 11376307 · 74,500 mi RECENTLY THREE ELECTRONIC BRAKING ASSIST LIGHTS HAVE (ANTI-LOCK, ESP, AND ANTI-SKID) HAVE LIT ON MY DASHBOARD AT RANDOM TIMES. ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS THE ENGINE HAS ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE PEDAL.DTJB TYPICALLY THIS IS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. Look up ODI 11376307 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 11430619 · 124,000 mi The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. The contact stated that the ABS and EMS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired but continued to experience a failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. Look up ODI 11430619 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11501311 The electronic steering lock "jams". The only way to get the ignition to turn is to jack up the front tires to release the pressure on the wheels and jiggle the steering wheel while trying to start the car. Even doing this isn't instantaneous. Sometimes you have to physically wiggle the tires left/right while jiggling the wheel. This is well documented on Youtube/other internet sites. This has happened at least 6 or more times and has been taken into the Sprinter Dealer for repair. They couldn't replicate the issue and therefore did not… Look up ODI 11501311 at NHTSA ↗	313.6% ODI 10810183 · 11,100 mi AIR CONDITION ON TOP THE ROOF LEAK,EVERY TIME IS RAIN LEAKS ON THE PASSENGERS. Look up ODI 10810183 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 11662702 Catastrophic engine failure one week after DEF warranty service following class action lawsuit. Look up ODI 11662702 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11666918 The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without me pressing the accelerator as I approached a red light at an intersection, putting my safety and others at risk. I had to slam on the brakes with all my might to get the vehicle to stop from going through the intersection. The road was wet, and the front wheels locked while the rear wheels continued to be driven b… Look up ODI 11666918 at NHTSA ↗	313.6% ODI 11376307 · 74,500 mi RECENTLY THREE ELECTRONIC BRAKING ASSIST LIGHTS HAVE (ANTI-LOCK, ESP, AND ANTI-SKID) HAVE LIT ON MY DASHBOARD AT RANDOM TIMES. ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS THE ENGINE HAS ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE PEDAL.DTJB TYPICALLY THIS IS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. Look up ODI 11376307 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 11691804 one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the Electronic Stability Control (“ESP”) control unit functions. If ESP control unit functions are disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Look up ODI 11691804 at NHTSA ↗
Wheels	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	337.5% ODI 10732377 I HAVE REPLACED AS OF TODAY 7/7/2015 -4 RIMS ON MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY KEEP CRACKING/ SPLITTING 1 EVEN HAD PIN HOLES. NOT ONLY IS THIS DANGEROUS TO ME AND WIFE. BUT COSTLY AS WELL FOR THE PRICE AND SITTING 2 DAYS WAITING FOR RIM. MY ENTIRE LIFE I HAVE NEVER OF STEEL RIMS DOING THIS. Look up ODI 10732377 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	17.1% ODI 11551521 Two separate incidents where wheel speed sensors failed. One in June 2022; one in September 2023. This disables antilock braking (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), forward collision warning (FCW), brake force distribution and cruise control. Almost all safety features are disabled. Previously a safety recall has been implemented for the 5 ton Mercedes Sprinter model (3500), for these same faulty wheel sensors. Service for these Sprinters is difficult to schedule when traveling with an upfitted Class B (Roadtrek) RV like ours. The … Look up ODI 11551521 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	29.1% ODI 10695197 · 8,000 mi THE DAY I PURCHASED THE VAN WHILE STILL AT THE DEALER A WARNING CHIME CAME ON AND NO ONE COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG THEN IT FINALLY WENT AWAY BY ITSELF. THAT HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED IT LAST AUGUST. I TOOK IT TO TWO MERCEDES DEALERS BUT NO USE. I ALSO EXPERIENCED A DRASTIC DROP IN FUEL MILEAGE IT SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM AROUND 19 TO 13.5 MPG AT THAT TIME I NOTICED GRINDING NOISE ALL THAT WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER. ON 2/27/2015 AT 2:15 AM A LOUD KNOCK ON THE DOOR WOKE US UP THE PERSON WAS AN UNDERCOVER POLICE OFFICER THAT HAPP… Look up ODI 10695197 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 10970681 · 45,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DIESEL PARTICULAR FILTER WAS FRACTURED. THE CHASSIS CONNECTING BRACKET FAILED AND FRACTURED THE DIESEL PARTICULAR FILTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THE REPAIR COST WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. Look up ODI 10970681 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	14.5% ODI 11526466 The van won’t throttle when requested and will lose power going uphill. I can set the cruise at 70 but the van will only accelerate to 55 to 65. When going uphill it will drop all the way to 45 mph with no ability to accelerate. Mercedes in Missoula has looked at it and said it’s the way the new update “fixed” the limp mode and there is nothing wrong with it. Our personal mechanic has also concluded there is nothing wrong. We live in rural Montana and this is our main vehicle as we have a large family. It’s extremely scary to have a semi com… Look up ODI 11526466 at NHTSA ↗	17.1% ODI 11634707 For about a year occasionally when I put my van in park it rolls away mostly within approx.5 seconds thankfully all the times this happened I was able to jump back in to hit the brake pedal. I told the dealer the problem about 1 month ago they looked into it and said they could not find any problem.Yesterday for the first time my van rolled out of park approx.3 minutes later and collided with my other vehicle.I was able to see this happen and the time it took to roll away in park do to the fact I have video surveillance.I am at this point putti… Look up ODI 11634707 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Wheels	Too few reports for a range	49,092 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	39,046 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	49,092 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:Software	Too few reports for a range	29,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	180,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11554053 · 180,000 mi The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil with the oil warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN regarding the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. Look up ODI 11554053 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	Too few reports for a range	29,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗
Interior Lighting	Too few reports for a range	29,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	1	None	ODI 11666918 The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without me pressing the accelerator as I approached a red light at an intersection, putting my safety and others at risk. I had to slam on the brakes with all my might to get the vehicle to stop from going through the intersection. The road was wet, and the front wheels locked while the rear wheels continued to be driven b… Look up ODI 11666918 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2014: 9 complaints · 2015: 4 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2014	1	5	9
2015	2	2	4

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2014	22	0	0
2015	14	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Wheels	Air Bags	Engine	Service Brakes	Electrical System:Software	Engine And Engine Cooling	Exterior Lighting	Interior Lighting
Wheels	—	0	1 ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666918 The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without me pressing the accelerator as I approached a red light at an intersection, putting my safety and others at risk. I had to slam on the brakes with all my might to get the vehicle to stop from going through the intersection. The road was wet, and the front wheels locked while the rear wheels continued to be driven b… Look up ODI 11666918 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Air Bags	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Engine	1 ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	2 ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666918 The right rear axle shaft assembly wheel bearing seal failed. The right rear ABS Sensor, aka (rotational Speed Sensor, wheel speed sensor) failed. These parts are available for inspection. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated without me pressing the accelerator as I approached a red light at an intersection, putting my safety and others at risk. I had to slam on the brakes with all my might to get the vehicle to stop from going through the intersection. The road was wet, and the front wheels locked while the rear wheels continued to be driven b… Look up ODI 11666918 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF MASSAPEQUA (101 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS WORKING AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR… Look up ODI 11084997 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0
Electrical System:Software	0	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Exterior Lighting	0	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗
Interior Lighting	0	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF RENO (11500 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER CHECKING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER, THE ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE… Look up ODI 11206848 at NHTSA ↗	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

4 mentions · 50.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 49,092 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11084997 · 49,092 mi

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ODI 11206848 · 29,000 mi

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ODI 11554053 · 180,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil with the oil warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN regarding the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 12.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11501311

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b