Dodge Sprinter 3500 complaints by model year
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2004–2012. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (14)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Sprinter 3500 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V478000 | Jul 28, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2007, 2008, 2009 | 55.2% |
| 16V833000 | Nov 17, 2016 | BRAKE Indicator Lamp Inoperative/FMVSS 105 | 2003–2006 | 17.2% |
| 16V077000 | Feb 10, 2016 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2007, 2008, 2009 | 43.9% |
| 14V706000 | Nov 5, 2014 | Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking | 2006, 2007, 2008 | 26.5% |
| 11V410000 | Aug 9, 2011 | INTAKE MANIFOLD | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 11V210000 | Mar 30, 2011 | SEAT BELT/THIRD ROW BENCH/FMVSS 208 & FMVSS 209 | 2008, 2009 | — |
| 10V294000 | Jun 29, 2010 | OIL FILLER NECK/OIL LEAK | 2009 | — |
| 09V418000 | Oct 29, 2009 | EXHAUST CHANNEL | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 08V687000 | Dec 22, 2008 | PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT | 2007 | — |
| 08V352000 | Jul 29, 2008 | CRACKED DRIVE SHAFT | 2008 | — |
| 08V339000 | Jul 24, 2008 | STEERING COLUMNS | 2001–2006 | — |
| 08V110000 | Mar 11, 2008 | MASTER BRAKE CYLINDERS/FLUID RESERVOIRS | 2007, 2008 | — |
| 07V594000 | Dec 21, 2007 | CRANKSHAFT SENSOR | 2007 | — |
| 07V325000 | Jul 26, 2007 | FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS | 2007 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Dodge Sprinter 3500 FAQ
How many recalls has the Dodge Sprinter 3500 had?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns that cover at least one Dodge Sprinter 3500 model year from 2004 to 2012. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Dodge Sprinter 3500 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (39) and the 2004 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Dodge Sprinter 3500 problems?
Across the 2004–2012 model years, owners most often name the air bags, engine and engine cooling, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.