The service and repair manual for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — 3.0L V6 and 2.1L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.1L I4 — 131 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | EXT Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · Base Extended Cargo Van 3-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door |
| Other 2016 Sprinter 3500 variants | Sprinter → |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 95 complaints · 55 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Sprinter 3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 146
- Engine Performance 1,328
- Accessories & Equipment 1,720
- General Information 2,384
- Body & Frame 1,225
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 410
- Brakes 214
- Maintenance 91
- Collision 772
- Steering 157
- Drivelines & Axles 180
- Suspension 518
- Electrical 360
- TMC Recommended Practices 9,251
- Engine Mechanical 1,493
- Transmission 402
- Specifications, Forms, Special Tools - 906
- Windshield washer system MODEL 900
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Sprinter 3500
- Structure — body · 16V261000If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 16V853000If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
- Steering — hydraulic power assist › hose, piping, and connections · 20V663000The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may i.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 16V351000If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat.
- Equipment — other › labels · 16V093000The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulti.
- Seat Belts — rear/other · 16V670000If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the.
- Air Bags · 17V093000If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 17V149000If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, incr.
- Equipment — other › labels · 17V364000Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk o.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — control module · 21V042000If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions,.
Owners have filed 95 complaints and Mercedes-Benz has issued 55 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Sprinter 3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Sprinter 3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Sprinter 3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.1L I4 across the EXT Standard Cargo Van 3-Door, Base Extended Cargo Van 3-Door, Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door, Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for this year.
What 2016 Sprinter 3500 problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Sprinter 3500, covering structure, seat belts, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mercedes-Benz dealers.
Does it include 2016 Sprinter 3500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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