2006 Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Sprinter 3500. That is the most of any 3500 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints, 62%), typically at around 11,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 13 | 62% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 75,290 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 25,711 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 15,044 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 150,505 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 150,505 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Sprinter 3500 recalls (4)
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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the interlock switch system in the lift may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift.
Risk: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
Fix: Daimlerchrysler is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). Owners can contact ricon at 800-322-2884 or daimlerchrysler at 1-800-882-8054.
Service brakes, air
Problem: On certain trucks built on dodge and freightliner chassis, the brake fluid used was contaminated with coolant. Due to the high water content the boiling point of the subject brake fluid is reduced.
Risk: This may affect the proper function of the brake system during hard braking situations and may lead to an increasing brake distance which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will flush and replace the brake fluid free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-704-655-1000.
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.
While driving saw smoke from right side of roof and pillar, then saw flames, extinguished flames, repairer advised that short in fuse block started the fire, repairs were $13000+ and affected rear lights and seat belts. *tr
We purchased a 2006 dodge sprinter 3500 as a 2006 winnebago view class c motorhome with 5010 miles on november 2006. We were traveling april 2007 while crossing the jacksonville bridge on a1a, fl.. The motorhome would not advanced. It lost the power. We made it to the top of the bridge at 20mph. We…
Subject: turbo resonator failure i took delivery of a dodge sprinter model 3500 chassis when i purchased a winnebago view in march of 2007. Current mileage: 15,422 i have maintained the vehicle in accordance with the owner's manual. On 8/17/09, i had the resonator, part number 14070001, and the…
My 2006 sprinter motor home (cab by gulfstream) suffered a resonator failure on june 26th on interstate 81n near bristol tn. It has 18,500 miles on it. I was able to get to the right lane and, in "limp home" mode found a sprinter repair garage and a new resonator was installed. I intend to replace…
Turbo resonator cracked and put sprinter into limp mode. 30 mph. I have read hundreds of cases on the internet with this item and i had purchased an aluminum alternative resonator in case it happened to me. When it did fail i was able to replace the resonator in 30 minutes. The limp mode is very…
Other Sprinter 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 3500 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 3500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 21 | 4 |
| 2005 3500 | 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 2006 Sprinter 3500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Sprinter 3500?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.