Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | −47% | 4 | Airbag | Average |
| 2008 | 53 | 10.2× | 5 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2007 | 24 | 5.1× | 5 | Airbag | Caution |
| 2006 | 34 | 6.0× | 5 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2005 | 21 | 3.3× | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 2004 | 12 | −60% | 3 | Engine | Good |
| 2003 | 5 | −60% | 5 | Engine | Good |
| 2002 | 0 | −80% | 4 | — | Good |
| 2001 | 1 | −70% | 2 | Engine | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Sprinter 2500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems
Latest Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles…
Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Mercedes-Benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds May have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, llc will notify owners of Dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters.
Seat belts
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. The seat benches in the second seating row May have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard…
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. The safety recall began on July 15, 2011. Owners May contact Mercedes-Benz at 843-695-5000.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Dodge Sprinter 2500 should you avoid?
2008, 2006, 2007 and 2005 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Sprinter 2500 years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2008.
What is the best year for the Dodge Sprinter 2500?
2002 has the fewest complaints compared with other Sprinter 2500 years at the same age, followed by 2001 and 2003. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (52), engine & cooling (44) and electrical system (20). Airbag complaints peak in the 2008 model year.
How many recalls has the Dodge Sprinter 2500 had?
15 recalls across 2001–2009. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.