Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems by Year
Dodge Sprinter 2500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sprinter 2500 year: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Sprinter 2500: 53 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2006 Sprinter 2500: 34 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Sprinter 2500: 24 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 Sprinter 2500: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2013 Sprinter 2500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Sprinter 2500: 3 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Dodge Sprinter 2500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Sprinter 2500 | 3 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Sprinter 2500 | 53 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Sprinter 2500 | 24 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Sprinter 2500 | 34 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Sprinter 2500 | 21 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Sprinter 2500 | 12 | 3 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2003 Sprinter 2500 | 5 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2001 Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Sprinter 2500 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (21), 2006 (34), 2007 (24), 2008 (53) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sprinter 2500 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Sprinter 2500?
Air Bags, with 54 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.