2003 Sprinter 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 2500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Sprinter 2500. That ranks 4th out of 8 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Sprinter 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Sprinter 2500 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Sportsmobile will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or sportsmobile at 1-512-835-4409.
Tires:valve
Problem: On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
Risk: Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the srs-warning lamp.
Risk: The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1-704-655-1052.
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.
Srs light went on indicating air bag problem. Truck has 93k miles. Dealer needed to replace the central part of steering wheel holding the cable running to the airbag.
Other Sprinter 2500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 2500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 2500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 2500 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 2500 | 4 | 5 |
| 2005 2500 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 2500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 2500 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Sprinter 2500?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Sprinter 2500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Sprinter 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 2500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.