2005 Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Sprinter 3500. That ranks 2nd out of 8 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,444 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 7 | 50% | 5,444 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 7% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 39,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Sprinter 3500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or daimler buses at 1-905-403-7807.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Daimler buses of north carolina (dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or dbnc at 1-905-403-7807.
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.
Turbo resonator failure on an incline on freeway was almost rear ended by another vechicle. The dealer replaced the resonator. *tr
Windshield wipers just stopped working in the low speed mode. They will work for a short period of time and then just stop. *jb
I own 3 sprinters. All 3 had problems with the injectors leaking. This was a known problem with the dealership. Chrysler refused to admit there was a problem. *ak
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge sprinter 3500. The contact stated that there is a noise coming from the drive shaft of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the universal joints need to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.
Sudden loss of power while driving 50-60 mph. No acceleration despite depressing accelerator pedal to floor. Vehicle towed 15 miles to authorized dealer where turbo resonator was replaced. *jb
Other Sprinter 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 3500 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 3500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 3500 | 21 | 4 |
| 2005 | 14 | 2 |
| 2004 3500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 3500 | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Sprinter 3500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Sprinter 3500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Sprinter 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3500 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.