2004 Dodge Sprinter Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sprinter years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Sprinter. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Sprinter model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (10 complaints, 26%), typically at around 18,034 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 10 | 26% | 18,034 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 21% | 51,885 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 9,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 5% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 54,622 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 269,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Dodge Sprinter recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Upon completion of the t21 recall, the check engine light (error code u0423) came on. The instrument cluster light continued to illuminate after the vehicle's ignition was off, draining the battery.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY MISFIRED. THE DODGE MANUFACTURER INCLUDED THE VEHICLE IN ITS T21 EMISSIONS RECALL FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT; HOWEVER, THE TOOLS, AN AVAILABLE TECHNICIAN, AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE…
I used your online vin checker to see if my car has a recall and it said no recalls, and request invalid but i know i entered the correct vin and you gave me my vehicle year and model information.
Four p225/75r15xl scorpion str tires purchased & installed 8-5-10 at evans tire &service center 1530 garnet ave. San diego ca 92109 onto 2004 dodge sprinter 2500, mileage 28274. On 2-28-2015 mileage approx.43125mi. : passerby reported left rear tire appeared very low on air; driver immediately…
The sliding door which is the only egress for passengers in the back of the van will not open. I have had it fixed 4 times and it continuously fails. I have talked to other sprinter owners and they have the same problem. Should there be an incident that required the quick evacuation of the van by…
Other Dodge Sprinter years
← 2003 Sprinter · 2005 Sprinter →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sprinter | 47 | 5 |
| 2006 Sprinter | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 Sprinter | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 39 | 0 |
| 2003 Sprinter | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.