The contact's parents own a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that his parents had experienced multiple flat tire failures with various tires on the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered that there were multiple cracks on three of the rims on the vehicle. Due to that discovery, his parents had all six tires and rims replaced on the vehicle. Recently, the contact…
2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter wheels problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400 · see wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
When does it fail?
Of the 5 wheels complaints filed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Wheels accounts for 19% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I have a 2018 thor siesta motor home built on a Mercedes benz 3500 chassis. I went on a 6700 mile cross country trip and upon return found the front passenger tire flat. A local shop discovered that the rim was leaking air from a bad weld spot/crack on the inside. I replaced the rim back on may 27, 2019. I then went on a 1000 mile round trip and the following day I noticed another flat tire this…
I purchased a 2017 rv (17,00 mi) Mercedes benz chassis in dec 2019 and in feb 2020 while driving home from a camping trip (55 MPH highway) the warning light come on and vehicle was surging. I looked up the issue (wheel sensor failure) and slowly drove home. Got app with mb dealer and rear sensor replacement made under warrentry. I talked with previous owner and was given the history of rear wheel…
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 12,936 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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