2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Sprinter 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints, 46%), typically at around 15,205 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 11 | 46% | 15,205 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 29% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 21% | 50,760 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 13% | 50,760 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | 300,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 186,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 50,760 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 50,760 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls (3)
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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
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 contact owns a 2006. Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local…
2006 dodge sprinter 3500. Consumer writes in regard to egr valve failure. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. The parts were unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and for an unknown Manufacturer recall for the engine control unit failure however, the dealer informed the contact that the…
I have two recalls that needs to be done by a dodge dealer which i tried two years ago with no success, the first one is brake light recall none of the dodge dealers in my area up to 50 miles radius were able to fix the recall. Now i am trying to register my vehicle with dmv and i was told about…
Crankshaft position sensor faulty, check engine light comes on upon startup.
Other Dodge Sprinter 3500 years
← 2005 Sprinter 3500 · 2007 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 | 24 | 3 |
| 2005 Sprinter 3500 | 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 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.