Total Complaints
1 filings
DODGE SPRINTER 2500 · model year
2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500
1 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001DODGESPRINTER 2500 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 SPRINTER 2500 is engine and engine cooling:cooling system with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2001 SPRINTER 2500, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (2)
08V33900024/07/2008
STEERING:COLUMN
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
07V29900013/07/2007
INTERIOR LIGHTING
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
Recent Complaints
20071209ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO AND THE HEATER DO NOT WORK ON THE CAR. NOW THAT IT IS WINTER AND VERY COLD I DO NOT HAVE ANY HEAT AT ALL. MY WINDOWS WILL NOT DEFROST AND IT IS BECOMING A HUGE PROBLEM. I SEE THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH AND WHY HAVEN'T IT BEEN RECALLED YET. ACCORDING TO REPORTS THAT I HAVE PULLED UP FOR THE REPAIR THE PART ALONE IS RUNNING ABOUT $130 AND I DON'T EVEN WANT TO DISCUSS THE COST OF LABOR. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? JW *TR
Compare 2001DODGESPRINTER 2500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 have?▼
The 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500?▼
Yes, the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:COLUMN. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2001 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.