The 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 21,944 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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…
Remedy
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…
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Defect
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…
Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence
THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
1fires
WHEELS
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints23
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“See attached document for complaint.”
“The contact owns a 2005 dodge sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he watched a youtube video and changed the fuel pressure sensor, but the failure recurred. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge sprinter. The contact stated that both headlight bulbs had failed upon activation. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was able to replace the headlights. The contact stated that soon after the initial replacement, the headlights…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge sprinter. The contact stated that both headlight bulbs had failed upon activation. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was able to replace the headlights. The contact stated that soon after the initial replacement, the headlights…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door was unable to be opened from the inside or outside the vehicle. The dealer, mercedes-benz of miami (1200 nw 167th street, miami, fl 33169, [REDACTED]) was contacted however, the contact had not…”
“We loose power while driving. The cause is the failing of the turbo resonator. Mercedes recommends a plastic replacement part for the turbo resonator. We have replaced three of these. The part is two-piece and the seam fails. It is located between the radiator and the engine. It's hot there. There…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge sprinter 2500. The contact took the vehicle in for an oil change where it was observed by the technicians that there was excessive corrosion under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (huntington beach chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram located on 16701…”
“The passenger pulled the seat belt across her and clicked into the end mount piece. The end mount piece came back with the seat belt exposing 2 cable pieces that had broken off the mounting plate. This showed that the 2 cables must have broken from fatigue over some time and would have been…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 as of
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