Turbo resonator cracked and put sprinter into limp mode. 30 Mph. I have read hundreds of cases on the internet with this item and I had purchased an aluminum alternative resonator in case it happened to me. When it did fail I was able to replace the resonator in 30 minutes. The limp mode is very scary on a freeway when it fails. You cannot accelerate past 30 mph. I am sure this is so not to hurt the turbo, but in any case the part is a well know defective part. *Tr
Fuel system
Sprinter 3500 Fuel System problems by year
4 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Sprinter 3500's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.
Fuel System complaints by model year
Latest 3500 fuel system complaints
I own 3 sprinters. All 3 had problems with the injectors leaking. This was a known problem with the dealership. Chrysler refused to admit there was a problem. *Ak
Re: 2006 chrysler pacifica on friday, december 8, 2006, my 2006 chrysler pacifica stalled on rt. 78 E., Between exists 17 and 18 of that road (the flemington/annandale, nj exists). At that time, when I accelerated the gas peddle, the vehicle moved slower and slower, until it came to a complete stop. There were no signs or warning lights of any engine or other type of failure. I then noticed that the vehicle had shifted gears on its own. I immediately shifted the gear back to drive, but the vehicle was still...
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moving very slowly. Being on rt. 78, I was surrounded by traffic going 70-80 miles per hour, with merging traffic to my right. There were several cars and trucks driving around me who missed hitting me by only inches. When I contacted my dealer (brown-daub) to advise them of this incident, I received very rude treatment. I would like to point out that at no time was I ever advised of a current recall for the exact problem that I described to brown-daub. This is not acceptable, and I believe that failure to provide notice of a major defect in a vehicle should result in payment of both actual and punitive damages to the consumer. After doing some research, I found that the nhtsa is investigating this exact failure in 2005-2006 chrysler pacificas. The problem pertains to the "fuel pump module and/or the powertrain control module software," which may cause the engine to stall. At this time, I am still in the process of resolving this matter with brown-daub. I am filing this report in the hopes that it may help others. When reading this report, please remember to note that, although I was spared on december 8, 2006, that day, there could have been several deaths, injuries, and unnecessary pain and suffering to all the families of those affected. I believe that a more thorough inspection of new/certified vehicles should be required by the government, prior to any sale. Please, let's think in terms of being proactive. *Nm
Dt*: the contact stated there is a crack in the fuel tank. The crack is located where the overflow and fuel tank connect. While fueling the vehicle, fuel spillage occurs. Fuel is also leaking while entering curves. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer discovered the crack however, no parts were available for repairs.
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