2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 220,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 220,000 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.
“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 miles“I own a 2005 Dodge Sprinter with open emissions recall T21. I have contacted three authorized Dodge/Chrysler dealerships to have recall T21 completed. All three dealerships refused to perform the recall because they stated they do not have the required equipment to complete the ECU reprogramming. As a result, I am unable to have the open recall completed despite multiple attempts. The manufacturer is failing to provide a reasonable means to complete the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754104, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he watched a YouTube video and changed the fuel pressure sensor, but the failure recurred. The contact checked the wire harness, which was fine and pristine. There was a perturbing section on the manifold, and the two wires were cut. The wire webbing was frayed due to rubbing. The local dealer was contacted, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11625514, filed 2024-11, 252,858 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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