Most common 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems
Share of the 24 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 →
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls (5)
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.
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.
Structure
Chrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 Dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The recall began on April 9, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-800-853-1403.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
On certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensors. The recall began on March 3, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps May not have been tightened correctly. After normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts May not have been correctly tightened when re-assembled.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the screw bolts of the tank fastening straps and the bolts will be tightened with the correct torque. The recall began on October 8, 2007.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 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 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 owners say
Air bags
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V077000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall larry h miller Dodge (albuquerque) in the last two months has had my 2007 Sprinter for a month to try to replace the Takata passenger airbag. I needed the Sprinter back so I went to colorado and when I got back, I went to the dealership today. What they told me was that they need a different (new) wiring harness and that is unavailable. They told me to complain to chrystler, which I will do, but I will also complain to you. They refuse to do anything more. I am attaching the paperwork they gave me
Electrical system
My service tech started this van and went back into the house to get his cup of coffee. When he came out of the house he found the van on fire under the hood of the drivers side. The van was towed to tomball Dodge. The fire was determined to have started in the left side head light, causing severe damage to the wiring, hood, fender, bumper, mirror, insulation and much more. Dodge has not taken any responsibility and after 4 months being repaired and at a cost of $12,763.50. I have four other sprinters in my fleet, and I am very concerned. I think with the numerous electrical problems that sprinters have had, this was one that they should have taken care of.
While in motion the vehicles wiper motor stopped working. After further inspection it was determined that the main wiring harness had failed and several electrical conductors had melted away their protective coating causing several systems to short out and stop working. This also caused the wiper motor to prematurely fail. Wiper motor was replaced hoping that it would still work after the exposed wiring was cut back and new wiring was spliced in. However the wiring harness continued to wear down and the wiper motor electrical circuit has completely shorted out.
Engine & cooling
While in motion the vehicles wiper motor stopped working. After further inspection it was determined that the main wiring harness had failed and several electrical conductors had melted away their protective coating causing several systems to short out and stop working. This also caused the wiper motor to prematurely fail. Wiper motor was replaced hoping that it would still work after the exposed wiring was cut back and new wiring was spliced in. However the wiring harness continued to wear down and the wiper motor electrical circuit has completely shorted out.
The 2006 Sprinter van sold under the Dodge and freightliner brand (made by Mercedes) has a serious defect that causes an immediate loss of power. This is caused by a failure of the "resonator", a plastic part that is part of the air intake for the turbo charger. The sole purpose of this part is to reduce the "whine" of the turbocharger. The part is molded plastic, and it fails between where the two parts are molded. When it fails, the engine computer thinks a catastrophic failure has occurred, and puts the engine in "limp home" mode, with an immediate loss of power. If passing, or going uphill, the car will behave as if the accelerator has been reduced to zero power resulting in a rapid deceleration. If passing, there is not sufficient power to complete the pass. Uphill maximum speed is about 20 to 35 MPH, even with a full throttle. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 a good car?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Sprinter 2500 rates use caution: 5.1× 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 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500?
The air bags — 8 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (6) and engine & cooling (6).
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500, the most recent from July 28, 2017 (inflator module). 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 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 60% 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.