- The problem
- Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Sportsmobile will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or sportsmobile at 1-512-835-4409.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Sprinter 2500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Sprinter 2500 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2002 has 0 and the 2004 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 2500 year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Sprinter 2500 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Sprinter 2500 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
- The risk
- Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- The problem
- On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the srs-warning lamp.
- The risk
- The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2003 Sprinter 2500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Srs light went on indicating air bag problem. Truck has 93k miles. Dealer needed to replace the central part of steering wheel holding the cable running to the airbag.
Sprinter 2500: every year compared
All 2500 years2003 Sprinter 2500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2003 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Sprinter 2500
Does the 2003 Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Sprinter 2500: recreational vehicle / trailer (April 2008); valve (December 2004); sensor / control module-inactive (March 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Sprinter 2500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Sprinter 2500 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 28, 2005 and the latest on May 28, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Sprinter 2500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Sprinter 2500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Sprinter 2500 years have the most complaints?
2006 (4), 2005 (3), 2007 (2). See every Sprinter 2500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Sprinter 2500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data