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Dodge Sprinter 2500Model year report

2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,500miles, 29 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 13 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and fuel system (4). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Steering (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “I was driving on a relatively flat road and heard a pop noise from the engine area and the vehicle lost approximately 40 to 60% engine power, I was able to get it to my home less than 5 miles distance, I got it into a shop for repairs and they were not an authorized warranty repair shop, which cost me $404. I then had the vehicle towed to an authorized repair facility approximately 35 miles away.”

NHTSA complaint #10411210, filed 2011-07, 10,590 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I own a 2006 Dodge sprinter (it's actually a winnebago view motor home mounted on the Dodge sprinter (mercedes sprinter) chassis. The sprinter has a plastic part known as a turbo resonator to dampen the whine of the turbocharger. This part has failed three times in a little over 20,000 miles. I'm now parked and waiting for a replacement part so that I can continue driving home from a vacation. I've decided to try to replace the part myself, rather than drive with limited power and speed to a Dodge sprinter dealer about 100 miles away. Not all Dodge dealers service sprinters. …”

NHTSA complaint #10324074, filed 2010-04, 23,547 miles

Fuel system: “On more than 1 occasion, my vehicle died out while traveling on expressways. In all instances, the engine stopped working. Fortunately nobody was injured. The vehicle needs an engine replacement again and has less than 69,000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10637980, filed 2014-09, 47,671 miles

Other or unknown: “Vehicle was recalled for an emission control devise issue. I phoned the Dodge dealer where I had my van serviced a few times to schedule the recall work. The service manager said they no longer service the 2006 Dodge/mercedes sprinters. I went ahead and had my vehicle smog tested. It passed. I mailed my registration and payment. This is not a safety issue. My vehicle passed the strict ca smog requirements. There is no reason to recall my van or hold up my registration as an incomplete renewal .”

NHTSA complaint #11193637, filed 2019-04

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 44,000 miles.

14%0–1038%10–2531%25–5010%50–750%75–1003%100–1503%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (29 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2009102011201620182021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 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. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Sprinter 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20085335,0005——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20072440,0005———Rising
20063424,5005——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20052153,0003———Stable
200412119,3003———Not enough data
2003573,0005———Not enough data

All Dodge Sprinter 2500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 13 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.

Has the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 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 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 reported?

Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,500 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 44,000 miles; 83% 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.