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2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
25%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
124,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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

“I did the t21 recall update to the PCM and have had check engine light on, then it died and had it towed to the greatest sprinter mechanics in my area. This was after the dealership cleared codes the first time my check engine light came on. Towing from insurance made me pay the difference in mileage from the dealership. Had t21 recall finished june 22, 2018, and again today after picking my van up from my trusted mechanics thursday( who only work on sprinters and could not find the issue) and again check engine light comes on. I have had no issues with my van until this stupid update.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11111352, filed 2018-07, 124,000 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

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200812%
200728%
200626%
2005419%
2004325%
2003120%

Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500

Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology