2008 Sprinter 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Sprinter 3500. That ranks 3rd out of 8 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 67% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Sprinter 3500 recalls (1)
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 35000 sprinter van equipped with kumho road venture a/t tires sized lt215/85r16 (n/a), dot h20pyd4a. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds the rear passenger side tires had blown on two separate occasions and a third tire had experienced bubbling…
The dodge sprinter ambulance, road rescue conversion, the cabinet/shelf fell off of the wall barely missing the paramedic onboard. *tr
The road rescue sprinter ambulance conversion has had issues with their conversions. We have had numerous repairs made to two (2) of our sprinter ambulances and road rescue has failed to repair and solve the issues. The structural issues provide a risk to our emt's and patients as well. *tr
Kuhmo tire road venture at 215 85r16 tread separated from casing causing minor damage to my 09 monaco covina motor home. These tires came as original equipment on the monaco. This is the fourth of seven of these tires that has failed in this fashion. The tires have been inspected, rotated, and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 fleetwood quest rv built on a 2008 dodge sprinter chassis with rear dual wheels. The vehicle was equipped with kumho road venture tires, tire size 15/85r/16. While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear outer passenger tire exploded. The contact pulled over to the side of…
Other Sprinter 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 3500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 3500 | 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 2008 Sprinter 3500?
Owners most often report tires, structure, equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Sprinter 3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.