2005 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
2 recalls, 8 complaints - 4 TSBs
16V833000 Nov 17, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the ... Read more
Consequence
Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake ... Read more
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27,... Read more
08V339000 Jul 24, 2008
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 10 MY 2001-2006 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 2500 AND 3500 VEHICLES. THE WELDING SEAM BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND STEERING COLUMN OF AFFECTED SPARE PARTS DOES NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RESULT OF AN OUT OF SPECIFICATION WELDING SEAM IS THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DETACH FROM ... Read more
Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMNS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 843-695-5057.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2020
Incident date: Aug 12, 2020
THE CAR WAS IN SLOW DRIVING CONDITION IN HOT WEATHER DRIVING.. THE HEATER FAN MOTOR AND/OR HEATER FAN WIRING AT THE MOTOR OVERHEATED AND BURNED ALL PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR AND WIRING NEAR IT. THE FIRE THEN SPREAD TO SURROUNDING PLASTIC HEATER BLOWER FAN HOUSING AND EXTINGUISHED W... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
May 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 30, 2008
OUR TURBO RESONATOR FAILED FOUR TIMES. EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENED WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND THEN SUDDENLY NO POWER AND OUR VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND OUR MAXIMUM SPEED WAS 30 TO 35 MPH. VERY, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO US THE 4TH TIME I RESEARCHED THIS ON... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 30, 2008
OUR TURBO RESONATOR FAILED FOUR TIMES. EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENED WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND THEN SUDDENLY NO POWER AND OUR VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND OUR MAXIMUM SPEED WAS 30 TO 35 MPH. VERY, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO US THE 4TH TIME I RESEARCHED THIS ON... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 14, 2009
Incident date: Jun 11, 2009
JUNE 14, 2009 NHTSA: FOR THE 4TH TIME OUR WINNEBAGO DODGE SPRINTER/RV HAS LOST POWER DUE TO PARTS FAILURE [TURBO RESONATORS, SENSORS, AND/OR TURBOCHARGER]. NEEDLESS TO SAY THESE FAILURES TOOK PLACE WHILE MANY MILES FROM HOME AND AWAY FROM ANYONE WHO COULD HELP. WHEN CERTAIN PARTS FAIL, THE SPR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 18, 2009
Incident date: Sep 13, 2006
VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE CLIMBING A HILL ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY. MAX VEHICLE SPEED DROPPED TO 25MPH ON 55MPH ROAD - NEARLY REAR-ENDED BY VEHICLE BEHIND. HAD TO DRIVE OVER 150 MILES HOME AT SLOW SPEEDS TO GET TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALERSHIP REPLACED TURBO RESONATOR. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
May 18, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2009
DRIVING ON US HWY 2 UP STEVENS PASS, WASHINGTON AT 50 MPH WHEN ENGINE POWER BEGAN CYCLING, BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST, RAPIDLY LOST POWER AND MAX SPEED DROPPED TO 30MPH WITH ACCELERATOR TO FLOOR. QUICKLY BEGAN BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO LET VEHICLES BY. TURNED AROUND AND HEADED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 1, 2008
Incident date: May 12, 2008
FAILED TURBO RESONATOR GOING TO YOSEMITE IN ITASKA MH WITH DODGE 5 CYL DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS SECOND TURBO RESONATOR TO FAIL AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION ON 2 LANE RDS WITH FEW TURNOUTS AND STEEP BANKS. DODGE SHOULD RECALL RESONATORS AND REPLACE WITH AVAILABLE AFTERMARKET ITEM. NUMEROUS FA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 1, 2008
Incident date: May 12, 2008
FAILED TURBO RESONATOR GOING TO YOSEMITE IN ITASKA MH WITH DODGE 5 CYL DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS SECOND TURBO RESONATOR TO FAIL AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION ON 2 LANE RDS WITH FEW TURNOUTS AND STEEP BANKS. DODGE SHOULD RECALL RESONATORS AND REPLACE WITH AVAILABLE AFTERMARKET ITEM. NUMEROUS FA... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
T21
Jun 3, 2021
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
T21
Mar 12, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
T21 Rev3
May 21, 2020
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
T21 Rev3
May 21, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
DODGE SPRINTER 3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE SPRINTER 3500 across all model years (2001, 2009).
32
Total Recalls
113
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths