DODGE SPRINTER 3500 · model year

2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500

43 NHTSA complaints, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2008DODGESPRINTER 3500 carries 43 consumer safety complaints 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 2008 SPRINTER 3500 is air bags with 33 filings, followed by electrical system (2) and wheels (2). 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 6 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 2008 SPRINTER 3500, 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.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

Total Complaints

43 filings

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

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
WHEELS2
POWER TRAIN2
ENGINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT1

Recalls (6)

11V21000030/03/2011

SEAT BELTS

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 M

08V35200029/07/2008

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 79 MY 2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 3500 TRUCKS. SOME OF THE LEFT DRIVE SHAFTS ON THE REAR AXLE WHICH WERE LABELED WITH THE CHARGE INDICATOR "S," MAY CONTAIN CRACKS AT THE RADIUS BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE FLANGE.

17V47800028/07/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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

08V11000011/03/2008

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 34 MY 2007-2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 CARGO VANS. SOME OF THESE VANS MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE CORRECT BRAKE COMPONENTS INSTALLED.

16V07700010/02/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 25

14V70600005/11/2014

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped wi

Recent Complaints

20250403ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

We've had multiple issues with starting the vehicle. After number attempts to eradicate the issue, I Google searched the problems and found that the y connect harness from battery to alternator and starter had been remanufactured for improvement 3 times. I'm uncertain why this part did not have a recall for my vehicle. Mercedes manufacturer for our motor should be responsible for this issue since there have been so many reported issues with this part. Can you please evaluate the complaint and advise.

20250317AIR BAGS

Dodge was not able to replace the passenger airbag. No dealers could replace it. I had the passenger airbag replaced by a Mercedes Sprinter dealership and was reimbursed by Dodge. The problem is they can not remove the recall from NHTSA. I still get email and mail telling me to replace the passenger airbag. I've called 4 times over 2 years. Each time they say they'll fix it. It still shows the recall is not complete. How can I remedy this? Dodge has been no help.

20210826POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed that several unknown warning lights were illuminated and suddenly the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed to the floorboard. The contact pulled the vehicle into a parking lot, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle temporarily operated as designed before the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure but retrieved a failure code for the ABS control module. The contact was informed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The ABS control module was replaced however, the failure code remained. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown,

20210826SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed that several unknown warning lights were illuminated and suddenly the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed to the floorboard. The contact pulled the vehicle into a parking lot, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle temporarily operated as designed before the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure but retrieved a failure code for the ABS control module. The contact was informed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The ABS control module was replaced however, the failure code remained. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown,

20190623AIR BAGS

THE DODGE DEALER IN BELLEVUE WASHINGTON REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T PUT THE VEHICLE ON THEIR LIFT, EVEN THOUGH AIRBAG REPLACEMENT DOESN'T REQUIRE THAT. THEY REFERRED ME TO SEATTLE MERCEDES, WHICH ALSO REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL.

20190620AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED OCT 12 2017. IN 01/2018 I GET A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. I CALLED FREIGHTLINER BUT WAS TOLD THEY CAN NO LONGER REPLACED THE AIRBAG IN NEW YORK STATE AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. THEY NEVER DID. NY DMV SENT ME A NOTICE SO I CALLED FREIGHTLINER AND THEY SHOW NO RECALLS SAME AS YOUR WEBSITE. WHAT HAPPENED? HOW CAN I GET THE AIRBAG REPLACED NOW? *DT *DT

20181109AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL I MADE 2 ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT WEST VALLEY DODGE IN CA IN WHICH DIDN'T GET A CALL BACK. I MADE APPT ON 11/9 AT SIMI DODGE IN CA. I TOLD THEM I HAD A DODGE SPRINTER ON A B CLASS RV. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM. WHEN I SHOWED UP FOR APPT THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T DO IT BECAUSE OF TOOLS NEEDED. I LOOKED ON LINE AND NO SPECIAL TOOLS ARE NEEDED. AS I SUSPECTED THEY JUST DIDN'T WANT TO DO THE WORK. A COMPLETE WASTE OF MY TIME.

20181020AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL OF 3 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST RECALL WAS 2016 ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE SECOND RECALL IN 2017 ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE THIRD MOST IMPORTANTLY WAS A RECALL ON THE 2016 RECALL THE PASSENGER SIDE. FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS THE U.S. RECALL CENTER KEPT SENDING OUT WARNINGS BUT NEVER CLEARLY STATED IT WAS A RECALL ON A RECALL. AS CONSUMERS, WE WOULD CALL TO ASK QUESTIONS TO CLARIFY THIS.. ONLY TO HAVE THEM TAKE DOWN INVOICES AND DATES ON WHEN THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED AND PROMISING THIS WAS NOTED AND FULFILLED THEIR NEED TO SEND US A NOTICE. SOON AFTER, WE WOULD GET MORE NOTICES VIA MAIL AND ALSO PHONE MESSAGES. WE HAD 2 DIFFERENT CONFERENCE TELEPHONE CALLS WITH DODGE/RECALL CENTER/AND US, THE [XXX]'S... AND WERE TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. HAVING SAID THAT IT WAS NOT. FINALLY A SMART SERVICE DEPT. MANAGER AT DODGE FOUND THE ERROR AND RECTIFIED IT. HE SAID. HERE IN LIES THE PROBLEM, YOU HAVE ANOTHER RECALL ON THE 2016 RECALL. REALLY?

20180930WHEELS

VEHICLE IN MOTION. PROGRESSIVELY WORSE VIBRATION TO THE POINT OF REQUIRING A TOW. UPON INSPECTION AT EDDIE'S TRUCK REPAIR, RAPID CITY, SD FOUND INNER LEFT REAR ("DUAL") WHEEL BROKEN BETWEEN ALL HOLES AND SLOTS IN CENTER OF WHEEL. NO OBVIOUS CAUSE. NO DAMAGE TO WHEELS OR TIRES. ALL TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED. ALL LUG NUTS TIGHT, PROPERLY TORQUED. BREAKS APPEAR NEW -- NO RUST. EVIDENCE OF BROKEN SECTIONS RUBBING ON EACH OTHER, HAD THIS BEEN A SINGLE WHEEL (NOT DUALS) THIS FAILURE MIGHT HAVE RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE FACT THAT THE OUTER WHEEL AND TIRE WERE IN GOOD CONDITION ALLOWED US THE TIME TO PULL OVER.

Mileage: 89,000

20180906AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GOSS DODGE IN S. BURLINGTON FOR THE NHTSA#15V-354 #R49 PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE RECALL AND THE NHTSA #16V-077 #S14 DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE. WHEN THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE SRS LIGHT REMAINED ON. I TOLD THE SERVICE PEOPLE ABOUT THIS AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY STATE IT IS A BROKEN WIRING HARNESS. THEY HAVE NOW KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK AND TELL ME THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. I TOOK A PHOTO OF THE PART AND GOT THE PART NUMBER FROM THEM AND ATTEMPTED TO FIND ONE. THE DODGE FACTORY PARTS TOLD ME THAT THE PART WAS DISCONTINUED IN 2016. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION WITH THE SRS LIGHT ON IT IS NOW SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE DASHBOARD TAKEN APART

Mileage: 47,574

20180312POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (K & M DODGE/RAM IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FELL AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,994.

Mileage: 40,994

20171121AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE BUT DODGE DEALERS WILL NOT REPAIR. THEY EITHER ARE UNAUTHORIZED OR THE VEHICLE IS TO BIG FOR THEM. ALSO CONTACTED THE FCA RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER. FCA TRANSFERRED ME TO MERCEDES WHO DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DODGE RECALLS.

Mileage: 55,000

20170720AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER RAINBOW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LLC LOCATED AT 301 RIVER HIGHLANDS BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433; (985) 892-9165 WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY 'DO NOT HAVE ANY TECHNICIANS WHO KNOW HOW TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE.' THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-853-1403. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20170517AIR BAGS

TAKATA INFLATORS: CALLED FAIRBANKS AND ANCHORAGE DEALERSHIPS AND THEY ARE NOT DOING REPAIRS AT ALL. THE ANCHORAGE DEALERSHIP SENT ME TO TRAILER CRAFT OF ANCHORAGE AND THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS YET AS THEY SAY THAT ALASKA IS LAST ON THE LIST FOR PARTS SINCE WE ARE A LOW HUMIDITY AREA. I AM MOVING TO A HIGH HUMIDITY (TENN) AREA IN SEPT AND I AM WORRIED TO TRAVEL 5000 MILES WITH A COMPROMISED AIR BAG. I DO NOT THINK THIS IS FAIR FOR US TO HAVE TO WAIT BECAUSE WE LIVE IN ALASKA.

20170517AIR BAGS

TAKATA INFLATORS: IN REPLY TO PREVIOUS COMPLAINT10986163 FORGOT TO MENTION THIS RV WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 IN FLORIDA SO IT WAS EXPOSED FOR MANY YEARS TO HIGH HUMIDITY

20170516AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE DEALER REFUSED SERVICE DUE TO NOT HAVING THE TECHNOLOGY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO CROSS THE STATES TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE.

20170516AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/11/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER 2 YEARS THE VEHICLE STILL HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 07/14/2017 *JS

20170329AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL.... THE RECALL WENT OUT A YEAR AGO, AND STILL NO PARTS! THIS IS PUTTING OUR DRIVERS IN POSSIBLE JEOPARDY.

20161206AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20161121AIR BAGS

I HAVE CONTACTED FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES AND THEY STATED THAT I WOULD TO CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ. I CONTACTED A MERCEDES DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2017. THE INFORMATION THAT I RECEIVED VIA MAIL STATES THAT THE PART IS AVAILABLE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 have?
The 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 has 43 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500?
Yes, the 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is SEAT BELTS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500?
The most-complained component for the 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 is AIR BAGS with 33 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and WHEELS.
Is the 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 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.

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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.