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2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, most often about the engine (44% of complaints, typically around 24,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Sprinter 2500 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems
Engine
15 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I was attempting to pass a big slow moving truck going uphill when my van suddenly lost power. Another 18 wheeled truck was behind me also trying to pass the same slow moving truck which was on the right lane. The truck behind me had to slam on his brakes to avoid rear-ending me. I had to wait until the truck which I…
I was attempting to pass a big slow moving truck going uphill when my van suddenly lost power. Another 18 wheeled truck was behind me also trying to pass the same slow moving truck which was on the right lane. The truck behind me had to slam on his brakes to avoid rear-ending me. I had to wait until the truck which I…
Transmission
7 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles.
2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 diesel. Passenger vehicle. Purchased brand-new in 2007. Approximately 34,000 miles. Vehicle went into limp mode 2 times. Would not go out of second gear. After shut down and restart vehicle ran normal. On numerous other occasions rpms would rise but vehicle didn't seem to be moving enough to…
I own a 2006 Dodge sprinter (it's actually a winnebago view motor home mounted on the Dodge sprinter (mercedes sprinter) chassis. The sprinter has a plastic part known as a turbo resonator to dampen the whine of the turbocharger. This part has failed three times in a little over 20,000 miles. I'm now parked and…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 12%Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge sprinter. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak in the fuel filter. The failure caused diesel fuel to leak onto the engine and the ground. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that if the fuel filter were changed with o-rings supplied…
Resonator failure on a 2006 Dodge sprinter (winnebago view). When the resonator breaks, it poses a significant danger of an accident occurring due to the sudden and complete loss of engine power. This sudden rapid deceleration without any warning sign of any kind causes a serious and unacceptable safety hazard not…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 12%Electrical
3 complaints · 9%Repeated electrical problems. Headlights taillights etc. Dealer states it is fuses & bulbs. Vehicle checked by automotive electrician and fuses bulbs etc ok. Possible defective wiring. Have made numerous (5) attempts to correct. Relative also owns similar vehicle with same problems.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that when he attempted to use the vehicle, he noticed a fire had taken place in the cabin of the around the instrument panel. The contact called the manufacturer and an investigator was sent out to look at the vehicle. The contact was informed that the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: Without the brake lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Dvusa will notify owners, and dvusa and dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on january 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on july 27, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Full defect summary
Daimler vans USA, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured june 30, 2003, to august 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Ilderton conversion is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.
Full defect summary
Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 dodge sprinter 2500 vans 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 system accessible 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Ilderton conversion 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 ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.
Full defect summary
Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 sprinter dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations 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.
Steering: column
Risk: The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.
Full defect summary
Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications. The result of an out of specification welding seam is that the steering column may detach from its interior vehicle mounting bracket.
Lights: interior lighting
Risk: The switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. The recall began on december 17, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler manufacturing international at 1-843-695-5041.
Full defect summary
On certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens. In extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 24,500 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles); fuel system (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 17, 2016 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Dodge Sprinter 2500?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Sprinter 2500 model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Dodge Sprinter 2500 years
- 2006
- 2008