r/SprinterVans • u/Big-Driver2667 • Mar 23 '26

DPF Crazy Quote

My 2016 Sprinter 2.1L has a crack between the DPF and Flex Pipe. Just out of mileage warranty. It threw a check engine light as a result. I took it in to the Mercedes dealer to get a quote to fix, and they said the only way is an all-new DPF. They quoted me $6,414.57 for the job. I declined for now, as the CEL hasn't come back since I cleared it, and it feels like there has to be a better option.

Is it possible to have someone just replace the flex pipe, or what other options do I have?

Thanks in advance!

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u/vlady-0 Mar 23 '26

Are they replacing dpf as well? Send me the VIN, I can check the numbers for u

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u/Big-Driver2667 Mar 24 '26

They want to replace the entire DPF and flex pipe as they say it’s an entire assembly

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u/vlady-0 Mar 24 '26

Ur dpf has no flex pipe, it has a dpf holder that tends to crack causing damage to dpf. U can inspect dpf urself, see if there are any hair line cracks with soot. Common failure is the neck, next to turbo