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2007 Dodge Sprinter Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Sprinter, most often about the air bags (64% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Sprinter model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2007 Dodge Sprinter problems
Air bags
30 complaints · 64%Takata recall I was notified of an s14 recall some time ago I then called the dealer (duluth Dodge) to take care of the recall. My information was taken down & I was told that they would call when parts were available. I have since received a r49 recall & upon calling the dealer I was told parts were not available &…
Takata recall driver & passenger sides. Both recalled. No Dodge or mercedes dealers within 60 miles of US are willing to replace these airbags. Initially, after we were notified of initial recall on drivers side, they said they could not get parts. Now they can get parts but they all say they cannot or will not…
Engine
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle loses power and stalls. The contact pulled off the road to avoid a crash. He shut off and restarted the vehicle. There were no further occurrences that day. The failure occurred six previous times, but the dealer stated that the diagnostic test…
The contact owns a 2006 (na) Dodge Sprinter. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power, failed to start, and decelerated while driving on a weekly basis. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to towbin Dodge (275 auto mall dr, henderson, nv 89014, ([phone]) where an…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: valve.
I got separations in a size of a 1/2 - 1 inch on the driver front tire, look like they are cut out with a knife all around the tire. All the other tires have the same thing, but not as big. Some parts already flow away. The rubber feels like it lost the softener and goes very hard. Just by random, I have seen it. I…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the valve stems on all four tires failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was confirmed that the valve stems needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 68,000.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
Roof around the roof-mounted air conditioner leaks water after a sustained storm. Has been in dealer service three times, and the leak persists. Others with this vehicle have the same issue. Http://Sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10336&page=1 we think these are fixed, because for a short time after being in…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the passenger's side rear sliding door closed erroneously, striking the contact abruptly on the head. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Dodge Sprinter recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
Full defect summary
Sunset vans is recalling 169 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and 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: Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
Full defect summary
Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: Matthews 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 matthews specialty at 336-297-9600.
Full defect summary
Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built buses, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 chevrolet 5500, freightliner and dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Matthews 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 mattews specialty at 336-297-9600.
Full defect summary
Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built bus, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 chevrolet 5500, freightliner and dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles 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.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: In the case of a crash with a trigger signal for the window bag module, it is possible that such a diffuser may crack at the beginning of the air bag activation increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right, left, or both side window air bag modules. The recall began on july 16, 2007. Owners may contact dcc at 1-843-695-5041.
Full defect summary
On certain trucks, the side window air bag module diffuser material may contain hairline cracks.
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.
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Sprinter
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Sprinter?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (30 complaints); engine (4 complaints); wheels and tires (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Sprinter have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 16, 2008 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Dodge Sprinter?
- It is the most complained-about Sprinter model year since 2000, with 47 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