2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 42%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The t21 recall has completely ruined my perfectly maintained and stable work vehicle. Initially after having the recall done it left my battery dead as it left components running...it has been in and out of the shop for 5 months since the recall they keep throwing fixes at it which never seem to work! They have replaced the instrument cluster, EGR, 2 pcms, and numerous other parts. It still has no power and surges and is blowing black smoke out of the exhaust. There needs to be a recall for the t21 recall as my van is still broken and no can seem to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316729, filed 2020-03, 124,000 miles“The Dodge dealer did the t21 emission recall on 12/08/2017. Eversince this recall service my vehicle has been rendered in-operable with two problems. (1) the battery dies overnight. I have already replaced to new battery with same problem. (2) the EGR valve makes buzzing noise with the car off. I have replaced the EGR valve with new one with same problem. It has been five month and now Dodge says they need to replace another part (instrument cluster controller), but Dodge does not take any responsibility for these damages or how or when my car will leave the dealer. Please look into this.”
NHTSA complaint #11083526, filed 2018-04, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge SPRINTER 2500. When attempting to start the vehicle, the auxiliary fan turned on, but the vehicle would not start. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired per manufacturer recall number: t21 for the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 390,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11265743, filed 2019-10, 390,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated the backlight of the instrument panel had remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off, and remained constantly illuminated. The failure had been ongoing for the past three years. The contact stated that the failure drained the battery; requiring the battery to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was due to a Manufacturer's Campaign Number: T21. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the recall repair was completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11477740, filed 2022-08, 131,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the ignition key turned to the off position however, the vehicle remained on, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with EGR valve failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with ignition failure. The vehicle was not repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11537939, filed 2023-08, 257,600 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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