2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles, 18 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (4) and electrical system (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 29%
- Engine4 19%
- Electrical system2 9.5%
- Exterior lighting2 9.5%
- Fuel system2 9.5%
- Other or unknown2 9.5%
- Body and structure2 9.5%
- Wheels2 9.5%
- Brakes1 4.8%
Also reported: Seat belts (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Sprinter van stalls during deceleration 2005 sprinter van with dual A/C stalls when both A/C are on and decelerating. Happens during summer months Dodge has a fix with a service bulletin but only if under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10335098, filed 2010-06, 45,000 milesEngine: “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 is an aluminum part available that seems to function without problems. I've called mb and they can't do anything for me unless I take it back to the dealers. I've not heard good news about our local dealership and do have a great mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019587, filed 2017-08, 61,000 milesElectrical system: “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 failed yet again. The contact then decided to replace the headlights himself and discovered burnt wiring in both headlight manifolds which he linked to the repeated failure. After the contact replaced both headlights, the contact stated that the passenger headlight had failed yet again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415253, filed 2021-05, 200,000 milesExterior lighting: “The contact owns a 2005 Dodge sprinter 3500 sc. The contact noticed issues with the turn signals on his vehicle. The multi-function switch on the steering column that controlled the exterior lighting was the cause of the failure. The other exterior lighting functioned correctly, but the turn signals became inoperative. He took the vehicle to the dealer four times for the issue. The first time the switch was replaced, but the failure remained. The second time, in november of 2006, the dealer could not repair the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256561, filed 2009-01, 12,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,120 and 133,806 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V833000Nov 17, 2016Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2003–2006, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2003–2006, Dodge Sprinter 3500 2003–2006 +1 more
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…
- 08V339000Jul 24, 2008Steering › ColumnCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2001–2006, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2001–2006, Dodge Sprinter 3500 2001–2006 +1 more
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…
- 07V299000Jul 13, 2007Interior lightingCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2001–2006, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2001–2006
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…
Recall details for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10221319Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
- 10220935Mar 12, 2021Engine cooling. Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
- 10176559May 21, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
Other model years of the Dodge Sprinter 2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 53 | 35,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2007 | 24 | 40,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2006 | 34 | 24,500 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 21 | 53,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 12 | 119,300 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 73,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Sprinter 2500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 reported?
Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,120 and 133,806 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.