Most common 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems
Share of the 34 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Sprinter 2500 complaints by model year
Best Sprinter 2500 years: 2002, 2001, 2003. Years to avoid: 2008, 2006, 2007, 2005. Compare all years →
2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls (5)
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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 Dodge sprinter 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Ilderton conversion is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 sprinter Dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Ilderton conversion is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.
Steering › Column
Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 Dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before February 16, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.
Interior lighting
On certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens. In extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. The recall began on December 17, 2007.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and carbon monoxide fumes were coming into the cabin of the travel trailer and setting off the carbon monoxide alarm. Police have also warned the contact that there would be a fine for black smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that they were not equipped with the tools or had technicians that could perform the recall repair. The dealer referred the contact to a Mercedes-Benz dealer. However, the Mercedes Benz dealer informed the contact that they only perform recall repairs on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. …
Emissions recall. Manufacturer FCA totally unresponsive. Hours on phone. Dealers too cannot get response, vehicle computer shuts engine off on highway as engine detects problem. Truck can then be restarted usually. Fumes beginning. Europe suing manufacturer over this and epa May be.FCA recall # is t21
Transmission & drivetrain
Gear shifter was able to be moved from park to neutral without the keys in the ignition or the "bypass" switch being pressed. A 5 year old was able to move the shifter into neutral without key in the ignition or pressing the bypass button which allowed the vehicle to roll down a hill.
I own a 2006 Dodge Sprinter (it's actually a winnebago view motor home mounted on the Dodge Sprinter (Mercedes Sprinter) chassis. The Sprinter has a plastic part known as a turbo resonator to dampen the whine of the turbocharger. This part has failed three times in a little over 20,000 miles. I'm now parked and waiting for a replacement part so that I can continue driving home from a vacation. I've decided to try to replace the part myself, rather than drive with limited power and speed to a Dodge Sprinter dealer about 100 miles away. Not all Dodge dealers service sprinters. The part has always been replaced under warranty. But to my knowledge Dodge and Mercedes have not corrected the weakness in this part. It fails unpredictably. When this happens, there's an immediate loss of power and speed. This would be extremely dangerous on an interstate highway. …
Fuel & propulsion system
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak in the fuel filter. The failure caused diesel fuel to leak onto the engine and the ground. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that if the fuel filter were changed with o-rings supplied with the filter, the failure would still occur. The water sensor was changed with o-rings, which were slightly different. The contact stated that without this sensor, any o-rings would not be sufficient enough to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 06/02/08 the consumer stated Dodge must know about the defect because the sensor comes with a slightly tighter o-ring that stops the leak. Updated 06/02/08
Resonator failure on a 2006 Dodge Sprinter (winnebago view). When the resonator breaks, it poses a significant danger of an accident occurring due to the sudden and complete loss of engine power. This sudden rapid deceleration without any warning sign of any kind causes a serious and unacceptable safety hazard not only to us but also to any other person on the road. It has broken down on May 17, 2007, May 27, 2009 and August 17, 2010. Repair was made by replacing the resonator.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 a good car?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Sprinter 2500 rates avoid: 6.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Sprinter 2500 at the same age. It is one of the Sprinter 2500 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500?
The engine & cooling — 15 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (7) and fuel & propulsion system (4).
How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, the most recent from November 17, 2016 (instrument cluster/panel). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Sprinter 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 2001 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2006, 2007 and 2005. See the full Dodge Sprinter 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 25,000 miles; 83% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.