Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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
I have a Mercedes Sprinter Van that has a Dodge Vin number and no one wants to provide the replacement of the Airbag in the vehicle. Mercedes says its a Dodge and the Dodge Dealership in Freehold said they can not work on it since it has a Mercedes Emblem on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced at addy's harbor Dodge Ram Fiat (4849 us-501, myrtle beach, sc 29579, [phone]) for NHTSA campaign number: 17V478000 (air bags). Upon retrieving the vehicle, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was informed by the dealer that a harness fractured during the air bag replacement, which caused the warning indicator to illuminate. The dealer also informed the contact that the part for the harness was not available; however, they disconnected the air bags and the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure twice and case numbers: 34674588 and 34906822 were opened. The failure mileage was 15,686.
Takata recall. Received recall notices 15v-354 and 16v-077 from Fiat Chrysler us llc. Attempted service at several local Chrysler,Jeep,Dodge Ram dealers but was turned away saying they do not do recall work on Dodge sprinters. Contacted local Sprinter dealers and was informed they do not do recall work on Dodge sprinters. Contacted Fiat Chrysler llc recall assistance center and they said my only option was to travel to portland, oregon or las vegas, nevada to have the recall work done. I have no ability to travel that far for this safety recall work. Please advise as I am very concerned about this issue.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V354000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/07/16 consumer stated car was parked and a lot of wires were sticking out of them. Triple aaa change the tire. Updated 6/6/18
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V354000 (air bags) and 16V077000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V354000 and 16V077000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 07/13/16 the consumer stated the recall work was performed on 06/13/16.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V077000 (air bags) and 15V354000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V354000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and instructed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer as parts were available. The dealer stated that they did not have the parts. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Related 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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
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.
Airbag complaints in other Sprinter 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 77% of the model year's 53 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 17V-478 (inflator module, Jul 28, 2017); NHTSA recall 16V-077 (inflator module, Feb 10, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 16,000 miles, and 100% before 25,000 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.