2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Extended Cargo Van 3-Door
  • Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door
  • Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2987CC V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.1L 2143CC 131Cu. In. l4 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V26100029/04/2016Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015. The affected ve

Consequence

If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the windows and inspect the paintwork, repainting

NHTSA #16V85300028/11/2016Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain lef

Consequence

If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury

Remedy

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The reca

NHTSA #20V66300028/10/2020Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection p

Consequence

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may i

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering s

NHTSA #16V35100024/05/2016Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2015, to April 30, 2016, and 2015-2016 Freightliner Sprinter

Consequence

If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the required crash-pads, free of charge. The rec

NHTSA #16V09300018/02/2016Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehi

Consequence

The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulti

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire

NHTSA #16V67000015/09/2016Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the

Consequence

If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as

NHTSA #17V09300010/02/2017Component: AIR BAGS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcemen

Consequence

If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate and protective bracket arou

NHTSA #17V14900007/03/2017Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of t

Consequence

If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, incr

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, fre

NHTSA #17V36400005/06/2017Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on

Consequence

Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk o

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the

TSB #11031943

Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. See Pic. 1 for an example of a broken bracket.

TSB #11030629

The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue system warning indicating

TSB #11028113

EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI contr

TSB #11023983

Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be displayed: Engine oil level cu

TSB #11023982

Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For vehicles with 722.9 transmis

TSB #11018920

Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review list of mechanical fa

TSB #11017565

EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926 on 906, 907 Sprinter with OM642 Diesel Engine Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes

TSB #11016430

Warning Lamp "Washer Fluid Empty" Yet Reservoir Is Not Empty Complaint: Warning lamp "washer fluid empty", even thought the washer fluid reservoir is full Cause: Insufficient electrical conductivity of the washer fluid, as the washer fluid

Showing the 8 most recent of 73 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20200924Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

RV TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SLEEPING. 5100 SERIES TRANSFER SWITCH.*DT CONSUMER STATED DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED BUT COULD OF BEEN THE VIBRATION WHICH MAY HAVE LOOSEN THE SCREWS.*JB

20250616Component: STEERING

The power steering system lost it's fluid and pump is cavitating. It's available for inspection. The vehicles can be steered at the moment, but if it were to fail completely, it could cause loss of co

20250616Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

The power steering system lost it's fluid and pump is cavitating. It's available for inspection. The vehicles can be steered at the moment, but if it were to fail completely, it could cause loss of co

20240729Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The primary issue is the seal on the air conditioning unit, which is on top of the Sprinter van. Prior to purchasing it, we read multiple reviews that the seal breaks frequently and water pours into t

20240729Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

The primary issue is the seal on the air conditioning unit, which is on top of the Sprinter van. Prior to purchasing it, we read multiple reviews that the seal breaks frequently and water pours into t

Showing the 5 most serious of 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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