Sprinter 2500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Sprinter 2500, across 8 model years (2002–2011). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Sprinter 2500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 2500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 2500: 4 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2005 2500: 3 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 2500: 2 complaints, 2 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 Sprinter 2500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Sprinter 2500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 2500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 2500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 2500 | 2 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 2500 | 4 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 2500 | 3 | 5 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 2500 | 1 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 2500 | 1 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2002 2500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Sprinter 2500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (4), 2005 (3), 2007 (2). 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 Sprinter 2500?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Sprinter 2500 have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.