Most common 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems
Share of the 53 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 →
2008 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.
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.
Suspension › Rear › Springs
Sprinter is recalling 246 my 2008 Dodge or freightliner 2500 trucks. The rear axle spring leaves were produced with an incorrect raw material. Therefore the leaves are thicker than the serial components.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle springs free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2008 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 owners say
Air bags all 41 →
I am reaching out for assistance in resolving a passenger air bag issue in my 2008 Dodge Sprinter RV (Case 84229129 for codes R49 and S14). Fiat/Chrysler(FCA) notified us of a recall associated with both the driver and passenger airbags in September, 2022. We took the vehicle to Bob Brady Chrysler in Decatur, IL for service at FCA's recommendation. The driver side air bag was replaced without incident. After ten days, Bob Brady advised us they could not complete the repairs and would need to 'open a Star case' for escalation. I contacted FCA and was advised they would assist me in finding another dealer to fix the passenger air bag and opened case 84226749 within 5 days on opening the case. We went and picked up the vehicle. …
The recalls are for 2016-2015 airbags component. I had called every dodge dealership within my 50miles distance and mercedes benz and they dont have the part to perform the repair or they mention they have no space for the vehicle. There never been any accidents. Its just a recall from Mercedes/mopar
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that on one occasion, while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 40 MPH, almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the EGR valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
We purchased a 2008 Dodge Sprinter new in 2008. Sprinter vans were produced when Mercedes owned Chrysler. These vans were imported by Mercedes during this period because Dodge did not have a van of its own. Our complaint is that now that Mercedes and Dodge have split, Dodge has told me that since Dodge does not have a Sprinter mechanic tech in montana (where we live) that they can not diagnose the problem and thus can not help with the problem-- thus effectively denying warranty coverage. I have taken the Sprinter to a Mercedes Sprinter qualified repair show and they have diagnosed a faulty EGR valve which does not allow the turbo to work thus greatly reducing power and potentially damaging the engine and exhaust. Mercedes will naturally not honor Dodge's warranty. …
Electrical system
Dodge Sprinter 2500 converted to recreational vehicle by winnebago (2010 winnebago era). On May 11, 2018 after driving for ~4 hours, parked in campsite. Immediately caught fire under driver's side floor in battery compartment. Fire spread under dash, unable to extinguish with onboard fire extinguisher. Fire department extinguished blaze after entire dash melted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. While driving approximately 35 MPH with the air conditioner activated, the contact noticed a significant amount of smoke coming from the air vents. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the contact exited the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle engulfed into massive flames. A police and fire report were filed of the incident. The vehicle was declared destroyed and was towed. An investigation had not been performed to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 a good car?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Sprinter 2500 rates avoid: 10.2× 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?
The air bags — 41 complaints, 77% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (4) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 62% 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.