2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter 3500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500. That ranks 4th out of 10 Sprinter 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 17,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 67% | 17,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 26,454 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 265,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 17% | 27,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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 vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: 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 fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Steering:column
Problem: 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 its interior vehicle mounting bracket.
Risk: The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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 sprinter…
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
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…
Other Dodge Sprinter 3500 years
← 2004 Sprinter 3500 · 2006 Sprinter 3500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Sprinter 3500 | 3 | 4 |
| 2008 Sprinter 3500 | 39 | 6 |
| 2007 Sprinter 3500 | 15 | 7 |
| 2006 Sprinter 3500 | 24 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter 3500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.