2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Service and Repair Manual

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2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 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 Cab & Chassis 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2987CC V6 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

2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recalls & Complaints

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 #19V22200020/03/2019Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety

Consequence

Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. T

NHTSA #19V66500018/09/2019Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a r

Consequence

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the screw connection, tightening it as necessary,

NHTSA #20V15600018/03/2020Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label indicating the maximum speed may have not been affixed to

Consequence

Without the label, an operator may be unaware of the maximum speed limit of the spare tire and opera

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will attach the speed l

NHTSA #20V15500018/03/2020Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The spare tire label may indicate the maximum speed at 55 kilometers per hour (

Consequence

With only the metric speed listed on the spare tire label, the driver could misinterpret the kph as

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will replace it with th

NHTSA #21V04200003/02/2021Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. The Electronic Stabili

Consequence

If ESC becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions,

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust se

NHTSA #19V69300002/10/2019Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt

Consequence

Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive in

NHTSA #19V69500002/10/2019Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these

Consequence

An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems h

NHTSA #19V50700002/07/2019Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles. The rear side windows may be single-pane safety glass instead

Consequence

In the event of a side impact crash or vehicle rollover, the fitted side windows may not adequately

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the single-pane saf

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 #11026891

Clunking noise on load change or gear engagement Complaint Clunking noise can be heard on some load changes or when changing from N->R or N->D Cause Movement of transfer case splines Remedy Apply bearing retainer (green) Loctite to both out

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 #11022498

Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that on certain Model Years 2017-2021 Sprinter vehicles, the In Use Monitor Performance Ratio (IUMPR) function of the OBD system might not perform as intended

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

Showing the 8 most recent of 52 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20250212Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning light was illuminated. The vehi

20230223Component: SERVICE BRAKES

We have a 2019 motorhome on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. We are concerned about the wheel speed sensor failing. Three out of 4 sensors have already failed and been replaced on ours and Mercedes w

20230223Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

We have a 2019 motorhome on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. We are concerned about the wheel speed sensor failing. Three out of 4 sensors have already failed and been replaced on ours and Mercedes w

20230223Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

We have a 2019 motorhome on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter chassis. We are concerned about the wheel speed sensor failing. Three out of 4 sensors have already failed and been replaced on ours and Mercedes w

20220525Component: ENGINE

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal sulfur odor coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminat

Showing the 5 most serious of 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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