2003 Dodge Sprinter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge Sprinter. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sprinter model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 47%), typically at around 18,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Dodge Sprinter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 7 | 47% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 149,178 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 58,651 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Dodge Sprinter recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Dodge Sprinter.
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
- Tire valve failure (PE04066) — opened Sep 21, 2004, closed Feb 2, 2005, led to recall 04V600000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 EQUIPPED WITH A PGW WINDSHIELD, TINT-LAMINATED, PART NUMBER [redacted]. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS DAMAGED BY A STONE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS DISTORTED AND DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH. THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler sprinter 2500. On july 29, 2010, the contact received the recall notice, nhtsa campaign id number: 09v418000 - component: engine and engine cooling:exhaust system. This recall was for an issue with corrosion on the intake manifold. When the contact received the…
Consumer writes regarding chrysler non-compliance with safety recall j32-dodge sprinter 03 manifold/egr *tgw the consumer stated he spent the past week in repeated unsuccessful efforts to arrange the necessary modifications without having to incur unreasonable expenses. The consumer believed…
2003 dodge sprinter. Consumer states defective intake manifold. Consumer states that a notice from chrysler regarding arrangements to repair the defect has not been received *tgw
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge sprinter. The contact stated that the throttle pedal failed which made it impossible to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they could not find the failure. The manufacturer was called and stated that they were unable to repair the…
Other Dodge Sprinter years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sprinter | 47 | 5 |
| 2006 Sprinter | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 Sprinter | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Sprinter | 39 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Sprinter?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Sprinter?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Dodge Sprinter a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sprinter model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.