2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“07/20/2016 buy day new van at sun motors benz dialer mechanicsburg pa-price 47k 09/20/2016 problem with transmission 02/07/2019 problem with transmission and DPF/doc cat (van is totally demerge after only two years)”
NHTSA complaint #11185627, filed 2019-03, 175,000 miles“My 2016 Sprinter is suffering from a failing EGR valve that's causing intermittent power loss. The issue started after only 25000mi on the odometer. No errors are shown, nothing indicates malfunction. The problem is quite severe and presenting itself through random power loss. When accelerating the car will jerk and lose acceleration force suddenly. Driving uphill is the worst and producing constant jerking. Once moving at a good speed it's less notable but still present. …”
NHTSA complaint #11440452, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11031943Apr 18, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11028113Jan 16, 2026EGR 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…
- 11018920May 9, 2025Complaint 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…
- 11017565Apr 25, 2025EGR 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…
- 11011223Nov 28, 2024SMOG/Emissions Test fail due to one or more Readiness Monitors not set Complaint: The vehicle has failed the State Emissions Certification because one or more of the OBDII…
- 11001114May 24, 2024Complaint 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…
- 10158146Jul 11, 2017Coolant / Vacuum / Temperature fault codes - Check Engine Light with DTCs P003313, P0299FA, P0299FB, P226100, P261F71, P012800, and P012809
- 10135712May 27, 2016Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642
- 10135613Oct 6, 2014Engine power insufficient, engine diagnosis indicator lamp lights up and differential pressure sensor fault codes current and/or stored in CDI control unit
- 10128812Jul 29, 201414TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 32% |
| 2022 | 8 | 20% |
| 2021 | 5 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 19% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 21% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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