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2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500, most often about the air bags (77% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Sprinter 2500 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.

Complaints53
Recalls5
Crashes reported0
Fires reported2
Injuries reported0

Most common 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems

  1. Air bags

    41 complaints · 77%

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced at addy's harbor Dodge ram fiat (4849 US-501, myrtle beach, sc 29579, ([phone]) for NHTSA campaign number: 17v478000 (air bags). Upon retrieving the vehicle, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 15,686 miles

  2. Engine

    4 complaints · 8%

    Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.

    2008 Dodge sprinter w/diesel engine has hesitation when accelerating. Problem began after about 10000 miles of driving. Because of the stalling when crossing intersections I've had several near collisions. Also when accelerating from a stoplight I've almost had people rear end me. The problem was corrected when the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 10,000 miles
    We purchased a 2008 Dodge sprinter new in 2008. Sprinter vans were produced when mercedes owned chrysler. These vans were imported by mercedes during this period because Dodge did not have a van of its own. Our complaint is that now that mercedes and Dodge have split, Dodge has told me that since Dodge does not have a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 22,500 miles

  3. Electrical

    3 complaints · 6%

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. While driving approximately 35 MPH with the air conditioner activated, the contact noticed a significant amount of smoke coming from the air vents. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the contact exited the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle engulfed into…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 60,000 miles
    Vehicle was parked in hospital parking lot for about 6 hours. Left hospital and while trying to start vehicle the dashboard information center indicated a no start condition. The engine would not attempt to crank. Thinking my key was faulty, I tried my wife's key. Same result. No crank. Dashboard displayed "start…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 21,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls

  1. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 17V478000 · July 28, 2017 · 43,689 vehicles

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: this recall fully supersedes recall 15v-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16v-379 and 17v-025.

    Full defect summary

    Daimler vans USA, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2007-2009 freightliner and dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

  2. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 16V077000 · February 10, 2016 · 136,361 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Fix: Daimler vans will notify the mercedes-benz and freightliner owners and fiat chrysler will notify the dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2017. Mercedes-benz and freightliner owners may contact daimler van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact fiat chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

    Full defect summary

    Daimler vans USA, llc (daimler vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 31, 2008, 2007-2014 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, to july 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

  3. Seat belts

    NHTSA 11V210000 · March 30, 2011 · 3,437 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.

    Fix: Mercedes-benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. The safety recall began on july 15, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.

    Full defect summary

    Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. The seat benches in the second seating row may have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, "occupant protection in interior impact," and motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies." first, those safety belts may not lock as required. Second, the assembly loop may not perform to minimum force requirements.

  4. Suspension: springs

    NHTSA 08V347000 · July 29, 2008 · 246 vehicles

    Risk: The rear axle springs may fail earlier than designed increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle springs free of charge. The recall began on november 3, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.

    Full defect summary

    Sprinter is recalling 246 my 2008 dodge or freightliner 2500 trucks. The rear axle spring leaves were produced with an incorrect raw material. Therefore the leaves are thicker than the serial components.

  5. Body and structure: structure

    NHTSA 08V109000 · March 11, 2008 · 727 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-853-1403.

    Full defect summary

    Chrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201u, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' some vans may not have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the c-pillar.

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

Questions about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (41 complaints); engine (4 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 28, 2017 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2008 a bad year for the Dodge Sprinter 2500?
It is the most complained-about Sprinter 2500 model year since 2000, with 53 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.

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