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2004 Dodge Sprinter Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Sprinter, most often about the wheels and tires (28% of complaints, typically around 18,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Sprinter model year since 2000.
Most common 2004 Dodge Sprinter problems
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles. Parts named most often: valve, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
While parked in my driveway my 04 3500 Dodge Sprinter right rear outside tire suddenly deflated. The valve stem core had separated from the rubber, causing the tire to suddenly deflate. Dodge claims my truck is not covered under the valve stem recall. This is the 3rd. Valve stem to fail.
While parked in a store parking lot with tires inflated to 60 psi (max 65 psi) inside left rear tire on a 04 3500 Dodge Sprinter suddenly went flat, the valve stem core separated from the rubber causing the tire to lose air.
Engine
10 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Fan pulley dislodges and tears up the front accessories. During extensive travels I have found dozens of sprinters having had the same problem. I think that the design or materials that make up the pulley are flawed and you should investigate. I further believe the descrepency based on conversations with mechanics is…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle speed decreased dramatically. The engine warning light illuminated after the vehicle decreased in speed. He took the vehicle to the dealer on nine occasions and they replaced the erg valve, turbo manifold, and the turbo resonator. The contact…
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
2004 Dodge Sprinter fuel hose disconnected which caused the engine to stop operating while in motion. There was also a wiring issue which caused the battery to drain and the engine fault light was illuminated due to the loose connection in the fuel tank.
There is a safety recall id # 07v299000 - interior lighting on the make and model of my vehicle and my vehicle has the same symptoms yet is not part of the recall. Dodge has ordered the parts to be replaced and is charging $277.67. Please let me know how to correct this issue.
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. The contact discovered oil on his driveway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that there was a leaking plug on the transmission that released the oil onto the driveway. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. The contact discovered oil on his driveway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that there was a leaking plug on the transmission that released the oil onto the driveway. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: delivery.
While driving at highway speed or greater vehicle cuts off without warning, causing the vehicle to lose power. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealers on several occasions. However, dealership was unable to diagnose the problem. ....while driving on I-5 in california, just after passing a large semi, the power cut…
2004 Dodge Sprinter fuel hose disconnected which caused the engine to stop operating while in motion. There was also a wiring issue which caused the battery to drain and the engine fault light was illuminated due to the loose connection in the fuel tank.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
The sliding door which is the only egress for passengers in the back of the van will not open. I have had it fixed 4 times and it continuously fails. I have talked to other Sprinter owners and they have the same problem. Should there be an incident that required the quick evacuation of the van by passengers in the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Dodge Sprinter recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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
Tire valve failure
Summary
Odi opened pe04-066 to investigate five complaints alleging tire valve failure in my 2003-04 subject vehicles.some of the complaints alleged multiple tire valve failures for a single vehicle.on december 16, 2004, daimlerchrysler manufacturing international (dcmi) notified NHTSA of a safety defect in approximately 23,000 my 2002-05 sprinter 2500 vehicles equipped with tr-600 tire valves produced by alligator ventilfabrick gmbh (recall 04v-600).the notification identified the chemical specification of the rubber components and an unstable supplier production process, which resulted in inadequate mixing of the rubber components, as the factors contributing to this defect.as a result of these fa
Questions about the 2004 Dodge Sprinter
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (11 complaints, typically around 18,500 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Sprinter have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Dodge Sprinter?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Sprinter model year since 2000, with 39 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 years
- 2004
- 2007