Sprinter Complaints

• 2004 3500Unknown or other

  After the recall, the obd II can only be accessed by a Dodge dealer. The obd II port will not connect to a smog technicians equipment so the vehicle cannot be smogged.*dt*jb

  Filed 03/28/2020 · incident 11/29/2019 · 175,000 miles · CA · NHTSA ID 11319600

• 2008 3500Tires

  Tl* the contact owns a 2008 35000 sprinter van equipped with kumho road venture a/t tires sized LT215/85R16 (n/a), DOT H20PYD4A. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds the rear passenger side tires had blown on two separate occasions and a third tire had experienced bubbling and separation of the inner side wall. The manufacturer and local dealer discount tires in traverse city, mi was notified of the failures.

  Filed 05/15/2018 · incident 05/01/2015 · MI · NHTSA ID 11093983

• 2005 2500Tires

  Tl* the contact owns a 2005 sprinter 2500 equipped with michelin ltx m/s tires, size: LT225/75/R16. While driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by tread separation. The tires were replacement tires. The tires were included in NHTSA campaign number: 13T012000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and DOT number were unknown. The approximate tire failure mileage was 20,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 106,000.

  Filed 11/06/2015 · incident 11/04/2015 · 106,000 miles · 65 mph · FL · NHTSA ID 10788840

• 2003 3500Seat belts

  Passenger seat belt kept locking while van was moving and then would not retract at all. Driver side retracts but very slowly. *tr

  Filed 01/20/2013 · incident 12/21/2012 · 120,250 miles · 50 mph · CA · NHTSA ID 10493560

• 2006 3500FireElectrical systemSeat beltsExterior lighting

  While driving saw smoke from right side of roof and pillar, then saw flames, extinguished flames, repairer advised that short in fuse block started the fire, repairs were $13000+ and affected rear lights and seat belts. *tr

  Filed 06/18/2012 · incident 01/04/2012 · 150,505 miles · 20 mph · CA · NHTSA ID 10462110

• 2008 3500Structure

  The Dodge sprinter ambulance, road rescue conversion, the cabinet/shelf fell off of the wall barely missing the paramedic onboard. *tr

  Filed 02/07/2012 · incident 01/20/2010 · CA · NHTSA ID 10446957

• 2008 3500StructureEquipment adaptive/mobilityUnknown or other

  The road rescue sprinter ambulance conversion has had issues with their conversions. We have had numerous repairs made to two (2) of our sprinter ambulances and road rescue has failed to repair and solve the issues. The structural issues provide a risk to our emt's and patients as well. *tr

  Filed 02/07/2012 · incident 02/06/2012 · CA · NHTSA ID 10446953

• 2010 3500Tires

  I have had 4 kumho light truck tires fail on my motorhome this summer in rapid succession. Every time they were replaced, I was told by the technician that it appeared to be a manufacturing defect. The belt separated internally. I have had to replace them at my own expense and the kumho tire representative was not even interested in having the DOT number. I believe this to be a life safety issue and that a recall should be initiated. *kb

  Filed 09/19/2011 · incident 07/01/2011 · 12,000 miles · 55 mph · OR · NHTSA ID 10426341

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does Sprinter have?

NHTSA has 60 complaints about Sprinter vehicles in our data, including 2 that involved a crash and 1 that involved a fire.

Which Sprinter model has the most complaints?

The Sprinter 3500 has the most, with 49 complaints across its model years.

What is the most common Sprinter problem?

The most reported area is engine and engine cooling with 25 complaints, followed by tires and power train.