Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Sprinter 2500.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 is a full-size commercial van, and while its specific body and engine details are not enumerated here, its reliability profile is defined by 13 total owner complaints—with steering as the top problem area—and 7 recalls. Within the model’s complaint history from 2007 to 2025, the 2017 model year’s 13 complaints sit between the lowest count of 1 (2007) and the highest of 38 (2014), placing it in a moderate position that suggests a typical, not exceptional, reliability record for this generation.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0199971745. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 0199971745 alt 0199971845 |
| Engine air filter | 0000903751 |
| Fuel filter | 6420906352 alt 6420920401 |
| Battery | 0019828208 |
| Front wiper blades | 9068201000 |
| Thermostat | 6422002015 alt 651200320064 |
| Cabin air filter | 9068300218 alt 9068300318 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 233.1 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 107.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5187 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 68.1 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 12 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 |
| Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 20.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 20.0 ft-lbs |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 850 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48; AUXILIARY: NA |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 680; AUXILIARY: 170 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 48, 49, 49 |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 760, 760, 850 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48; AUXILIARY: NA |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 680; AUXILIARY: 170 cca |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: with new bolts: 90 degrees, with used bolts: 180 | 44 in |
| 1 | 148.0 ft. lbs. | 148 ft. lbs |
| 2 | + 180 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 37.0 ft. lbs. | 37 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 6 | Bolt 12-13 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 71.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 90 | 71 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 dominate in one area — the steering, 4 of 13 reports (31%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 7 recall campaigns target the steering, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as… Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service…
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as… Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service…
Showing 5 of 95 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI14.20-N-073867 | 2026-06-15 | Power Train | Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint… |
| LI49.10-N-080528 | 2026-06-03 | Fuel/Propulsion System | OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy… |
| LI4910-N-060969 | 2026-04-17 | Engine | Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following… |
| LI49-20-N-080376 | 2026-03-23 | Fuel/Propulsion System | The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded… |
| LI14.20-N-073867 | 2026-01-16 | Engine | EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907… |
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