Most common 2004 Dodge Sprinter problems
Share of the 39 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Sprinter complaints by model year
Best Sprinter years: 2005, 2006. Years to avoid: 2004, 2007. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2004 Dodge Sprinter:
Tire valve failure
Odi opened pe04-066 to investigate five complaints alleging tire valve failure in my 2003-04 subject vehicles.some of the complaints alleged multiple tire valve failures for a single vehicle.on December 16, 2004, daimlerchrysler manufacturing international (dcmi) notified NHTSA of a safety defect in approximately 23,000 my 2002-05 sprinter 2500 vehicles equipped with tr-600 tire valves produced by alligator…
What 2004 Dodge Sprinter owners say
Wheels & tires
Four p225/75r15xl scorpion str tires purchased & installed 8-5-10 at evans tire &service center 1530 garnet ave. San diego ca 92109 onto 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500, mileage 28274. On 2-28-2015 mileage approx.43125mi. : passerby reported left rear tire appeared very low on air; driver immediately presentedvan to same shop where employee refused to fill adjust air pressure due to his reporting evident sidewall cracks & his fear of tire exploding. He offered to sell new tires. Calling same shop today for tire options & price quotes another employee referred/ connected call to their evans tire center for tire options & prices, where yet another employee offered to sell new capital ( sp. …
Original equipment steel wheel on 2004 Dodge Sprinter broke along "spokes". This could be a life threatening condition at highway speeds or in a loaded van. I noticed a noise coming from the wheel and took it to a shop where they could find nothing wrong because the cracks in the wheel are very difficult to detect unless inspected very closely. The wheel that failed was never abused or mistreated in any way prior to failure. I still have the broken wheel if you wish to inspect it. I am now running on the spare. Should I replace all 4 wheels on this van? Will the others also fail? Are all 2004 Sprinter wheels this dangerous?
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. The contact stated that the vehicle consistently misfired. The Dodge manufacturer included the vehicle in its t21 emissions recall for the engine control unit; however, the tools, an available technician, and the part was not available to schedule the repair appointment. The following dealers were contacted: ed voyles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, [phone]), shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (200 liberty blvd, canton, ga 30114, [phone]), landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (6850 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, [phone]), don jackson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3950 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, [phone]), and mall of georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep (4345 buford dr, buford, ga 30518, [phone]). The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not being driven due to the failure. …
While traveling on I-70 from frederick to cumberland in 2004 Dodge Sprinter pleasure-way rv, noticed a revving in the engine. Going up first steep mountain, the engine dropped 10 MPH from 65 to 55. Drove through hagerstown and got on I-68 to cumberland. Going up that mountain, the rv lost power in every gear and went into "limp home" mode. Pulled off the highway and called tow truck. Took to Sprinter repair shop who knew exactly what the problem was - turbo resonator. Took approximately .7 of an hour to replace with a new part. This should be a recall. In researching the issue - this has happened to many people. It is not safe to be climbing mountains with tractor trailer and vehicle traffic and have this happen.
Electrical system
There is a safety recall id # 07V299000 - interior lighting on the make and model of my vehicle and my vehicle has the same symptoms yet is not part of the recall. Dodge has ordered the parts to be replaced and is charging $277.67. Please let me know how to correct this issue.
2004 Dodge Sprinter fuel hose disconnected which caused the engine to stop operating while in motion. There was also a wiring issue which caused the battery to drain and the engine fault light was illuminated due to the loose connection in the fuel tank.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Dodge Sprinter a good car?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 Sprinter rates avoid: 3.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the Sprinter at the same age. It is one of the Sprinter 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 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
The wheels & tires — 11 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year, most often about valve. Next are the engine & cooling (10) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Sprinter?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004 and 2007. See the full Dodge Sprinter years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Dodge Sprinter problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 30,000 miles; 68% 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.