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Dodge Sprinter 2500Model year report

2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems

Complaints
53filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,000miles, 13 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 most often describe airbag recall repairs that could not be done because replacement parts were unavailable, and most of these complaints were filed between 2015 and 2017. Some say dealers turned them away or could not finish the work, and many say they have not had an airbag failure themselves. A few reports describe other problems, including engine power loss, fire and a roof leak.

  1. Air bags

    Airbag recall repairs stalled by missing parts

    • 33 complaints (62%)
    • median 15,686 mi at 10.6 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • filed 2015–2024

    Owners describe receiving airbag recall notices, then being told by dealers or the manufacturer that the replacement parts were not available. Many say no estimated date was given for when parts would arrive, and some report waiting for months, including owners of a fleet vehicle used daily. Many of these owners say they have not experienced an airbag failure themselves, and some say the repair has been delayed far longer than is reasonable. Where mileage is listed, it is 15,686 miles, and most of these complaints were filed between 2015 and 2017.

    Recall 16V077000Recall 17V478000

    What to check: Ask the seller for proof that each airbag recall repair has been completed, and check the recall status with a dealer using the vehicle's VIN before buying. Ask whether the replacement parts have been installed, since many owners describe long waits for parts.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The recalls are for 2016-2015 airbags component. I had called every dodge dealership within my 50miles distance and mercedes benz and they dont have the part to perform the repair or they mention they have no space for the vehicle. There never been any accidents. Its just a recall from Mercedes/mopar”

    NHTSA complaint #11609863, filed 2024-08

    “We have received 2 notices bot both the driver and passenger air bags for recall. We have contacted the only local dealer for this repair. They have told us they do not have the parts/supplies to fix this issue. We want to make sure our employees are safe driving this van.”

    NHTSA complaint #10953878, filed 2017-02
  2. Air bags

    Dealers refusing or unable to finish airbag work

    • 8 complaints (15%)
    • median 22,500 mi at 5.6 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • filed 2013–2024

    Owners describe dealers turning them away or refusing recall service, and some were told the van is serviced by another brand. Others had to travel to distant locations for the repair, and in some cases a repair was started but could not be completed. Some owners say the dealer or manufacturer offered no solution after repeated contact. Mileage is not listed in these reports, which were filed between 2016 and 2024.

    Recall 16V077000Recall 17V478000

    What to check: Before buying, ask the seller to show that the airbag recall work was completed by a dealer, and confirm that a nearby dealer is able to perform it. If the recall is still open, ask the dealer for a written date for the parts.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I have a Mercedes Sprinter Van that has a Dodge Vin number and no one wants to provide the replacement of the Airbag in the vehicle. Mercedes says its a Dodge and the Dodge Dealership in Freehold said they can not work on it since it has a Mercedes Emblem on it.”

    NHTSA complaint #11559482, filed 2023-12

    “Takata recall. Received recall notices 15v-354 and 16v-077 from fiat chrysler us llc. Attempted service at several local chrysler,jeep,Dodge ram dealers but was turned away saying they do not do recall work on Dodge sprinters. Contacted local sprinter dealers and was informed they do not do recall work on Dodge sprinters. Contacted fiat chrysler llc recall assistance center and they said my only option was to travel to portland, oregon or las vegas, nevada to have the recall work done. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10947586, filed 2017-01

Buying note. Before buying, ask for proof that every airbag recall repair has been completed, and check the recall status with a dealer using the vehicle's VIN, since many owners reported long waits for parts. Ask about any fire, smoke or power-loss history, because a few reports describe those problems outside the airbag complaints.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 53 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 53 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 62% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). 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: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Purchased car and cannot register car because of recall. I have called Dodge and I am basically being told too bad and I have to wait. I have waited 2 months, the recall has been out for almost 6 months now. I am still being told that there is no part available or even made to fix this recall. I am not affected by the symptoms of the recall, I just can't register my car. Right now it's the worlds biggest paper weight.”

NHTSA complaint #10820355, filed 2016-01

Electrical system: “Vehicle was parked in hospital parking lot for about 6 hours. Left hospital and while trying to start vehicle the dashboard information center indicated a no start condition. The engine would not attempt to crank. Thinking my key was faulty, I tried my wife's key. Same result. No crank. Dashboard displayed start error . An attached device by garmin that reads the computer bus and communicates to the garmin GPS had no illumination of it's communications established confidence light.. Since the vehicle was cold I activated the auxillary heater for warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10611320, filed 2014-07, 21,000 miles

Engine cooling: “We purchased a 2008 Dodge sprinter new in 2008. Sprinter vans were produced when mercedes owned chrysler. These vans were imported by mercedes during this period because Dodge did not have a van of its own. Our complaint is that now that mercedes and Dodge have split, Dodge has told me that since Dodge does not have a sprinter mechanic tech in montana (where we live) that they can not diagnose the problem and thus can not help with the problem-- thus effectively denying warranty coverage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10522213, filed 2013-06, 22,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

62% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 71,790 miles.

0%0–1046%10–2515%25–5015%50–758%75–1000%100–15015%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,000 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.

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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 2008 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. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 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

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?

Owners of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 most often describe airbag recall repairs that could not be done because replacement parts were unavailable, and most of these complaints were filed between 2015 and 2017. The issues reported most often: Airbag recall repairs stalled by missing parts; Dealers refusing or unable to finish airbag work.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 53 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 41 complaints (77% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2008 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 71,790 miles; 62% 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.