Most common 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Sprinter 3500 complaints by model year
Best Sprinter 3500 years: 2002, 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2008, 2006. Compare all years →
2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (7)
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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005,…
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.
Parking brake
Sprinter will recall 6 my 2007 Dodge 3500 and freightliner 3500 vehicles. The threaded bush of the brake adjustment of the parking brake May break. The threaded bush together with the adjustment screw May detach from its bracket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake adjustment. The recall is expected to begin on or about March 27, 2009. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Sprinter is recalling 34 my 2007-2008 Dodge and freightliner sprinter 3500 cargo vans. Some of these vans May not have had the correct brake components installed.
Remedy: Dealers will install the appropriate master brake cylinders and brake fluid reservoirs. The recall began on June 30, 2008. Owners May contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997.
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.
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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 3500:
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 3500 owners say
Air bags
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V354000 (air bags). The dealer and manufacturer had not been able to determine when the parts would be supplied for the recall repair beyond a reasonable time frame. The contact waited longer than six months with no follow up response from the dealer and the manufacturer and was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/31/16 the consumer would like to have the air bags disabled or removed, until the parts arrive. Updated 05/31/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V354000 (air bags) and 16V077000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/04/16 updated 08/09/2017
Engine & cooling
For the second time since we purchased the vehicle, the tube connected to the EGR valve split apart. The tube is located directly under the cab air intake, so exhaust gasses are pumped into the cab. We were fortunate that the tube broke completely apart and the presence of exhaust was obvious. Since this has happened twice in 85K miles, I am concerned the next time it might just crack and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. The failure occurred on interstate highway 10 at 65 MPH. According to the service technician, the tube ruptured because the EGR valve stuck closed, causing pressure to build up in the tube. I have all the parts that were replaced and can ship them to you if necessary.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the turbo in the engine caused the failure and also blew the hose in the air induction. The hose was replaced under warranty. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved and the possibility of a rear end crash. The dealer also stated that the failure could recur and has noticed duplicate failures in several related vehicles. The vehicle was purchased in August of 2007 and repaired in October of the same year. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 04/23/08 updated 04/23/08
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Sprinter 3500 rates average: 2.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Sprinter 3500 at the same age. 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 3500?
The air bags — 8 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and electrical system (2).
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?
There are 7 recalls for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 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 3500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008 and 2006. See the full Dodge Sprinter 3500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 41,000 miles; 57% 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.