Dodge Sprinter 3500 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 6, 2026 · 91 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 91 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Sprinter 3500, across 10 model years (2001–2012). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (39). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 2008, with 39 complaints
2001: 0200102002: 0200202003: 0200302004: 2200422005: 6200562006: 242006242007: 152007152008: 392008392009: 3200932012: 220122

n = 91 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Dodge Sprinter 3500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sprinter 3500 year: 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 Sprinter 3500: 39 complaints, 6 recalls
  2. 2006 Sprinter 3500: 24 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2007 Sprinter 3500: 15 complaints, 7 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2004 Sprinter 3500: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2012 Sprinter 3500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2009 Sprinter 3500: 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 3500 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags4430
Engine and Engine Cooling1730
Engine1150
Electrical System1040
Power Train750
Service Brakes430
Exterior Lighting310
Fuel System, Diesel330
Vehicle Speed Control330
Wheels320
Service Brakes, Hydraulic210
Service Brakes, Air110
Steering110

All Dodge Sprinter 3500 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 Sprinter 350020—Engine
2009 Sprinter 350034—Air Bags
2008 Sprinter 3500396—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years
2007 Sprinter 3500157—Air BagsFar more complaints than other years
2006 Sprinter 3500243—Engine and Engine CoolingFar more complaints than other years
2005 Sprinter 350062—Engine and Engine Cooling
2004 Sprinter 350022—Engine
2003 Sprinter 350004——
2002 Sprinter 350003——
2001 Sprinter 350001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Sprinter 3500 years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (24), 2007 (15), 2008 (39) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Sprinter 3500 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 3500?

Air Bags, with 44 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?

14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.