2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 spans a van offered with a choice of diesel power. Buyers could pick a 2.1L inline-four displacing 131 cubic inches or a 3.0L V6; the data lists both as turbocharged DOHC designs. The three-door standard cargo van, extended cargo van and standard passenger van make up the body list, and Base is the only trim. That leaves engine choice and body length as the details a technician confirms first.

Engines covered

• 2.1L inline-four (131 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, diesel
• 3.0L V6 — DOHC, turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• 3-door extended cargo van
• 3-door standard cargo van
• 3-door standard passenger van

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2016 Sprinter 2500. Thirteen recalls name the 2016 Sprinter 2500. Labels feature in two: certain vans equipped with folding seats could carry an incorrect unloaded weight label that might lead the company completing the vehicle to overload it, and on certain vans the B-pillar label might overstate load capacity. Certain vans built without a driveshaft catch strap risked a loose shaft puncturing the fuel tank, and on certain vans the power steering return hoses could detach. Air bags lead the 23 complaints with 6, speed control follows with 5, and 1 complaint reported a fire. The manual includes driveline, steering and restraint procedures with wiring diagrams and diagnostics.