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2001-2009 · 9 model years

Dodge Sprinter 3500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Dodge Sprinter 3500 across 9 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age20042 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2004
Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Sprinter 3500 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20090400-D
20080600-D
20070700-F
20060300-C
20050200-B
20042200Engine & coolingC
20030400-D
20020300-C
20010100-A

Most common Sprinter 3500 problems

Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls 14

Steering: column

08V33900010 vehicles affected

Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications. The result of an out of specification welding seam is...

Latest Sprinter 3500 complaints

2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500Engine & cooling

When I am driving a freeway speed this vehicle loses power and the speed drops to about 40 mph. This happens randomly. I have had this truck into the dealer several times. They have replaced the main computer, o2 sensors the resonator and they cannot find the problem. This problem started when the vehicle had approx. 95000 Miles on it. We have been dealing with this intermittent problem for over a year and it has become a real safety issue when you are trying to get to the side of the road. When you pull over you...

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can shut the vehicle off and restart it and it will reset the motor and run fine until it happens again. This is happening 3-4 times a day now and I am at a loss of how to solve this problem. From what I have read this is a big problem with other sprinter owners. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10483799
2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500Transmission & drivetrain

Turbo charger resonator,boost hoses, intake air temp sensor clips, locking clamp at intake manifold for boost/charge air hose retainer. Failure of either one of these components (too often by my experience) will cause immediate power loss and deceleration causing an accident. *Tr

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10275038

Questions about the Dodge Sprinter 3500

Which Dodge Sprinter 3500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dodge Sprinter 3500 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Sprinter 3500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dodge Sprinter 3500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Dodge Sprinter 3500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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