2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and engine cooling (4). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Air bags8 33%
- Electrical system6 25%
- Engine cooling4 17%
- Fuel system4 17%
- Body and structure3 13%
- Engine2 8.3%
- Exterior lighting2 8.3%
- Brakes1 4.2%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Takata recall larry h miller Dodge (albuquerque) in the last two months has had my 2007 sprinter for a month to try to replace the takata passenger airbag. I needed the sprinter back so I went to colorado and when I got back, I went to the dealership today. What they told me was that they need a different (new) wiring harness and that is unavailable. They told me to complain to chrystler, which I will do, but I will also complain to you. They refuse to do anything more. I am attaching the paperwork they gave me”
NHTSA complaint #11014244, filed 2017-08, 105,000 milesElectrical system: “My service tech started this van and went back into the house to get his cup of coffee. When he came out of the house he found the van on fire under the hood of the drivers side. The van was towed to tomball Dodge. The fire was determined to have started in the left side head light, causing severe damage to the wiring, hood, fender, bumper, mirror, insulation and much more. Dodge has not taken any responsibility and after 4 months being repaired and at a cost of $12,763.50. I have four other sprinters in my fleet, and I am very concerned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473814, filed 2012-09, 42,687 milesEngine cooling: “I left for vacation october 15, 2010 and have a loss of power , can't go over 55mph, which is good for saving diesel fuel but not for wanting to get to my vacation place. This sprinter has only 9,300 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10362704, filed 2010-10, 9,310 milesFuel system: “2007 sprinter: vehicle stalls several times daily. Dodge said it was an EGR valve problem. They said they repaired but it still happens. They say it isn't their problem now that the warranty has run out. This is very dangerous when pulling out in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10274427, filed 2009-06, 30,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
60% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,800 and 75,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V478000Jul 28, 2017Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2007–2009, Sprinter 3500 2007–2009, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2007–2009 +1 more
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or…
- 16V077000Feb 10, 2016Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2007–2009, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2007–2014, Sprinter 2500 2007–2014 +3 more
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1…
- 08V109000Mar 11, 2008Body and structureCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2007–2008, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2007–2008
Chrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201u…
- 07V594000Dec 21, 2007Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2007, Sprinter 3500 2007, Fleetwood Pulse 2008 +3 more
On certain utility vans, the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
- 07V325000Jul 26, 2007Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Dodge Sprinter 2500 2007, Sprinter 3500 2007, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2007 +1 more
On certain trucks, the screw bolts of the fuel tank fastening straps may not have been tightened correctly. After normal production process, the vehicles are disassembed for shipment to the us and the bolts may not have been correctly tightened when…
Recall details for the 2007 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. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038170Sep 19, 2026Other or unknown. Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection temporarily not available". Cause MB Apps is officially sundowned for all vehicles with NTG5 Head Unit…
- 11036855Aug 26, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on the dash Cause This vehicle is not equipped with a fixed force distribution AWD, rather…
- 11035563Jul 1, 2026Other or unknown. ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The customer or dealer may…
- 11034410Jun 15, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check…
- 11034416Jun 3, 2026Fuel system. OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system faults may be present…
- 11031943Apr 18, 2026Engine. Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. •…
- 11030629Mar 23, 2026Fuel system. The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light…
- 11028113Jan 16, 2026Engine. EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related…
- 11023983Sep 26, 2025Other or unknown. Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes…
- 11023982Sep 16, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission 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 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.
Has the 2007 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 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,800 and 75,000 miles; 60% 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.