- The problem
- Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "Platform lift systems for motor vehicles." The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- The risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- The fix
- Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or daimler buses at 1-905-403-7807.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Sprinter 2500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Sprinter 2500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2008 for the equipment adaptive / mobility.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 2500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Sprinter 2500 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2008 Sprinter 2500 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Sprinter 2500: every year compared
All 2500 years2008 Sprinter 2500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2008 Sprinter 3500 | 6 | 1 | 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 2008 Sprinter 2500
Does the 2008 Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Sprinter 2500: equipment adaptive / mobility (August 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Sprinter 2500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Sprinter 2500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 86 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2008 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