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Dodge Sprinter Transmission problems by year

6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Sprinter's transmission & drivetrain. Harsh or delayed shifting, slipping, CVT shudder, rollaway, axles, driveshafts and transfer cases.

Transmission complaints by model year

YearTransmission complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Sprinter transmission complaints

2004 Dodge SprinterTransmission & drivetrainBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

In may of 2005 I purchased a new dodge (mercedes benz) sprinter 2500 passenger van. Within the first 3 months and 7,500 miles of date of purchase the vehicle began to show signs of premature rusting and leakage over the entire vehicle. I pursued remedy thru all authorized sprinter dealerships adhering to chrysler protocols and recommendations. No remedy was ever forthcoming, I repeatedly and continue to challenge chrysler, their refusal to provide warranty service for the entire time I have owed this vehicle is...

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documented and too extensive to provide here. I have filed bbb complaints in denver co. I have spoken to executive level chrysler customer service reps. And none have offered a viable solution. They have essentially washed their hands of a problem that I have been pursuing for 4 years. I have brought this issue to the attention of so many chrysler customer service people that they now avoid my emails and inquiries. I believe this to be a recall issue as I have found numerous references on the net to similar issues. The affected vehicles all show sign of premature rust ,leakage of roof seams and rust penetration around the windshield frame. I have sought repairs well within the rust thru warranty period and have met with nothing but lip service. Chrysler refuses to address a very serious issue and has delayed offering a remedy until now the warranty period has expired. I can provide explicit work orders and customer service ref no, within chryslers system. I am now considering pursuing legal options but little resolution is available. Body shops refuse to perform repair work because they universally state that rust is a nonfixable issue. On only one occasion did chrysler authorize a superficial attempt to paint over problem, they then refused to honor their rust thru perforation warranty when the problem resurfaced with 35,000 miles. I am now left with a vehicle that is rusting extensively in areas where I originally documented the problem. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 10289347
2004 Dodge SprinterTransmission & drivetrainLights

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge sprinter. Within two months of purchasing the vehicle, the rear brake lights failed. The contact had to constantly take the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer was notified, but there was no resolution. A blown tail light fuse was repaired, but it continues to fail. The manufacturer has not sent the parts for the lights to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03-06-09 *bf the consumer also stated the transmision was not performing as it should. Updated 03/12/09

Filed Incident Power train · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10249094
2004 Dodge SprinterTransmission & drivetrain

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge sprinter. The contact discovered oil on his driveway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that there was a leaking plug on the transmission that released the oil onto the driveway. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10248556
2004 Dodge SprinterTransmission & drivetrain

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge sprinter. The contact discovered oil on his driveway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that there was a leaking plug on the transmission that released the oil onto the driveway. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10248554
2003 Dodge SprinterTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

I purchased a 2003 dodge intrepid in november of 2005 and the car runs fine up until about a month and a half ago. The check engine light came on and the car would get stuck in one gear and my rpm would go up into the red line unless I pulled over and restarted the car. Other times it would get stuck and then jerk into the next gear. Then about four days ago I was on the freeway and the whole car just shut off. I could not move it and traffic was speeding past me and a few had to slam on breaks to avoid hitting me...

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and my ten month old daughter. I had to have some people help me to push it off the freeway so that I could restart it to make it back home. I am very frightened to drive now especially with my daughter in the car because I am afraid this may happen again. I had the codes read on the car and about seven came up all pointing to different things. A mechanic suggested the transmission ecm. The estimated cost of fixing this if it is the problem is about 750.00 Dollars. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 10200657
2003 Dodge SprinterTransmission & drivetrainWheels & tires

This stuff is dangerous. I've lost three tire valves in less than 1000 miles and the last was sudden and violent. Honestly, I thought I'd done something wrong, but I've used only mr. Clean wash system and a very dilute degreaser on the wheels. It was difficult to try to remove the stems without further damaging the valves at discount but we perfomred a little experiment before dissembling the tire. We ran the psi up to 80 off the vehicle and watched where the air escaped the valve. There is a rubber coller...

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that runs about 1/2 up the metal valve stem. The air leaks from the circumference of the seal where the rubber ends and metal begins. However, any slight pressure off-center results in airflow from the junction of the valve and rim. Further pressure empties the tire pretty quick. The first two leaks were discovered hissing in parking lots after a trip into a store. The last, I left my driveway, all well and got about 1/16 mile from the house. The van started shuddering and was difficult to contol. I called hoke and asked my wife to look in the driveway. I thought that I'd lost all the transmission fluid. The truck was really fighting. I nursed the van along for approximately 100 feet and turned into a auto parts store. I got out, poppped the hood and looked under the truck for a leak. I was on the way into the store before I noticed that driver's side tire was completely flat. I laughed.*Ak I now think that the mb traction control has no idea what to do with a flat and masks the problem, converting it into a bizarre tranny type problem. It sound moronic to not relalize that you have a flat especially after you just had two in the front, but the rear is totally different. The only explanation is the traction control. And now I find out that there are many that have had the same experience...This is scary. How many have replaced the valves? Jp pe04066_cat

Filed Incident Power train · TiresNHTSA 10086373

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