Clamp on the power steer hose came off. The spring clamp did not hold and the hose is stretched too tight. We live in fairbanks, ak and the temperature was -30 degrees. The vehicle has less than 5000 miles. We were able to put another clamp on, with only getting minor frostbite on fingers. We were lucky this happened in town. This vehicle is being promoted as a vehicle to access more remote…
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter steering problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
When does it fail?
Of the 3 steering complaints filed for the 2019 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
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The vehicle is a winnebago revel rv build on a Mercedes 4x4 sprinter. While driving, the power steering hose disconnected from the radiator, dumped all the power steering fluid and caused me to lose steering. I was in motion, driving up a winding gravel mountain road with very sharp curves. I was able to stop as I was traveling at low speed. This is a common problem with the Mercedes sprinter,…
The 2019 sprinter has a serious problem with the active lane keeping assist feature ("alka") a few weeks ago I drove the van from san diego to mammoth mountain (bishop, ca. I didn't feel the crosswind was a danger but I had two hands on the wheel to be prepared just in case as I had experience issues with the active lane keeping assist feature in the past and it can not be permanently…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 5,617 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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/2019/Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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