2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 24, 2020 · Acceleration · 22,800 miles · WI

I was driving on the freeway with my cruise control set at 65. The vehicle abruptly started accelerating. Fortunately I had left myself a good distance from the semi in front of me or I would have rammed into the back of it. This was quite unnerving and after braking I received the following error codes: ABS, esp, traction control and cruise control.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 10,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

This vehicle has had 4 separate wheel sped sensor failures. When each incident occurred, the vehicle will accelerate on its own and at the same time the ABS will not allow full braking pressure while underway. You will hear the ABS sound like it's sliding on a slippery surface in any condition. As the vehicle accelerates and braking pressure is greatly reduced, it is sometimes necessary to quickly shove the vehicle in neutral to keep from hitting anything ahead. When these failures occur it can be at any speed or on any surface. This vehicle was purchased new and now has approximately 45,000 miles. Occasionally, prior to the dash lights indicating a wheel speed sensor failure, the vehicle will also cut all power. This typically has happened on hard acceleration onto a highway, being equally dangerous to drive. The vehicle is just going out of warranty and I have tried to work out a solution with mercedes who have now stated I have no claim. A final factor is that at about 10,000 miles this vehicle had a massive short that literally melted the battery down. I have suggested to mercedes that that incident, under warranty, may have done serous harm to the entire electrical system/computers.

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 39,000 miles · FL

In october of 2018 at 28,860 odometer miles, the passenger rear wheel speed sensor failed while driving from atlanta, ga to west palm beach, fl. Causing the eps, ABS, anti_collision and cruise control system to stop functioning with warning messages displayed on the dash. I experienced erratic speeds while manually driving home. On october 3, 2020, at 39,214 odometer miles, the same issue happened again, only this time it was the front passenger wheel speed sensor that failed with all the same warning lights and disabled eps, ABS, anti-collision and cruise control systems being shut down. In both cases the failed sensors were replaced under the mercedes-benz emission warranty. I am very concerned that these failures are common with this model vehicle and I will continue to experience failures of these sensors after the warranty expires. I have replaced two of them so far with less than 40,000 miles on the vehicle and there are still two more original sensors yet to fail.

Filed Oct 11, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 47,500 miles · TN

This is a winnebago view 24g on sprinter 3500 chassis. While highway driving, sudden ABS and esp warning light with message to go to workshop. Cruise control stops working. Loss of power and shifting ability is intermittent. Was able to drive (without cruise control and with warning lights on) for 100+ miles to shop. When loss of power occured, I would pull off the road and turn off engine, and this would typically resolve the problem for awhile sprinter authorized service center replaced both rear wheel RPM sensors 7/3/20 ($581.09). Same condition re-appeared during similar driving condition. Same sprinter dealer replaced right front wheel speed sensor to resolve the problem on 8/18/20 ($507.48).

Filed Jul 31, 2020 · Driver assistance · 27,907 miles · CA

While going uphill at about 50 MPH on a highway the vehicle did a hard downshift and three engine lights came on,esp,ABS&asr . I stopped and check tires and air pressure all ok. At times the engine would buck, then speed up. Turned off engine then started it again. I was able to drive about 50 miles to mercedes dealer who diagnosed as the rear axel speed sensors failure. Medford mercedes-benz replaced both rear real axel speed sensors (vehicle mileage 27907) cost $909.00. Vehicle warranty on speed sensor is 5 yr or 100,000 miles.

Filed May 24, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 25,450 miles · LA

I'm experiencing wheel speed sensor malfunction and failure at interstate highway speed. It's happened approx 10 times. Once when encountering a dip in the road. Once in heavy cross winds. And lastly when passing an 18 wheeler. Upon malfunction, my camper looses power due to cruise control dropping out. This put me in unsafe condition passing 18 wheeler. First failure was on I-8 in remote country. I made it to safe area but was very stressed. Fault cleared after restarting my engine. Next event was in colorado in august 2019. In heavy crosswind on interstate system coded 'wheel spin, loss of traction.' multiple times I stopped, killed engine, but codes didn't clear. Upon leaving camp it coded additional ABS failure. This resulted in breakdown. Vehicle became erratic jerking and lurching. I called mercedes and was towed 250 miles to dealer in littleton co. Right rear wheel speed sensor replaced. Lastly this happen again two days ago on I-20 in louisiana. While passing an 18 wheeler my sprinter coded 'wheel spin, vehicle skid'.' immediate loss of cruise control caused loss of speed. The large truck sped by me in the inside lane buffeting me badly! I maintained control but this was unsafe for myself and the truck driver! Upon getting off interstate I got ABS code with vehicle stuck in low gear (computer generated response).mercedes has once again towed my sprinter to dealer for repair. All said these sensors are not fit for purpose. Their failures at highway speed put operators at risk. This ruins consumers plans.it puts us unsafely on the side of the road waiting on tow trucks.

Filed Apr 6, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 48,271 miles · IA

While driving our 2015 mercedes sprinter 3500 on I-5 south from oakland, ca to joshua tree national park on thursday, march 19 suddenly our speed control quit functioning and the ABS, esp and traction control lights on our instrument panel lighted up. We immediately called a mercedes benz service department in bakersfield, ca and were told that as long as the van seemed to be driving , braking and handling normally we did not need to bring it in for service but could continue driving. The van did seem to be running normally so we drove on without speed control. About 400 miles later as we were driving into joshua tree national park the brakes started to make a loud clicking noise when the pedal was depressed completely and the transmission would no longer shift out of 2nd gear making it impossible to drive over 30 MPH. We had to have the van towed 46 miles back to palm springs, ca and await the mercedes benz service department there opening on monday, march 23. At the service department they diagnosed the rear wheel speed sensors had failed with only 48,271 miles on the odometer. The following day they replaced the rear wheel speed sensors and the van was running normally again. I have researched the problem with the wheel speed sensors on mercedes benz sprinter vans. It seems to be a common problem at least from the year 2013-2016. It is unacceptable that a van that mercedes promotes for its utility has this kind of failure commonly. It is a significant safety issue. We were driving on dry pavement so noticed no problem with performance until the brakes began to malfunction and the van would not shift above 2nd gear. If we had been on wet or slick roads the lack of anti-lock brakes, traction control and electronic stability control would have made the van dangerous to drive. Mercedes benz needs to do something to remedy this common failure.

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle surged and the anti-skid and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of melbourne (509 e nasa blvd, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor was defective. The sensor was replaced. The contact stated that all four wheel sensors were replaced within the last year. The repairs would last approximately five months before the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered 10% off the repair cost. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. *pm consumer states that vehicle is unsafe to drive in rain or on wet roads.

Filed Sep 7, 2019 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · NC

While driving, three warning lights illuminated advising I had lost my ABS and my cruise control failed. The vehicle soon went into limp mode. Both rear wheel ABS speed sensors failed and were replaced by a mercedes sprinter dealer. I soon discovered this is a very common failure. The vehicle only had 32000 miles on it when the problem occurred. The service agent said it was a very common problem on the sprinter rv vehicles. I feel mercedes should fix the problem as it is an inherent safety problem for these vehicles. I was traveling 65 MPH on an interstate highway with cruise control engaged when the problem occurred. This could have been a safety issue had I needed the brakes at that moment.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Driver assistance · 2,000 miles · FL

Abs,esp and traction control out. Wheel speed sensors cause fault that triggers all three systems to fail. I have replaced rear wheel sensors three times. When failing the transmission is erratic and wants to surge ahead. I must stand on the brake to not hit the cars in front. My vehicle has 22,000 miles and issue started on our first road trip. It usually happens when going about 5 MPH in traffic. Our vehicle is a winnebego navion with a mb sprinter base. This problem is strictly a mercedes problem. *dt