The service and repair manual for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — the 2.1L I4 engine, 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 | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.1L I4 — 131 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Cutaway Van 4-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · Base Cutaway Van 2-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door |
| Other 2012 Sprinter variants | Sprinter 2500 → · Sprinter 3500 → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 31 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Sprinter manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 58
- Engine Performance 541
- Accessories & Equipment 1,623
- General Information 2,273
- Body & Frame 1,141
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 384
- Brakes 214
- Maintenance 91
- Collision 772
- Steering 152
- Drivelines & Axles 180
- Suspension 1,024
- Electrical 357
- Transmission 402
- Engine Mechanical 961
- Common Specs & Procedures - Model 906
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Sprinter
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V480000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V077000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — control module · 21V042000If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions,.
Owners have filed 31 complaints and Mercedes-Benz has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Sprinter. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Sprinter manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Sprinter?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.1L I4 across the Base Cutaway Van 4-Door, Base Standard Passenger Van 4-Door, Base Cutaway Van 2-Door, Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for this year.
What 2012 Sprinter problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Sprinter, covering air bags, electronic stability control (esc). 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 2012 Sprinter wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 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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