2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,600 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.
“Our turbo resonator failed four times. Every time this happened we were driving on the highway at 60 MPH and then suddenly no power and our vehicle went into limp mode and our maximum speed was 30 to 35 MPH. Very, very dangerous situation. When this happened to us the 4th time I researched this on line and it looks like late 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 models are all equipped with the 2.7 liter 5 cylinder in line turbo diesel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870006, filed 2016-05, 37,722 miles“Driving on us hwy 2 up stevens pass, washington at 50 MPH when engine power began cycling, black smoke came out of exhaust, rapidly lost power and max speed dropped to 30mph with accelerator to floor. Quickly began blocking traffic and had to pull over to let vehicles by. Turned around and headed back home. Took van to dealership and they had to replace turbo resonator (2nd time in 5000 miles).”
NHTSA complaint #10269077, filed 2009-05, 7,800 miles“Failed turbo resonator going to yosemite in itaska mh with Dodge 5 cyl diesel engine. This is second turbo resonator to fail and is extremely dangerous condition on 2 lane rds with few turnouts and steep banks. Dodge should recall resonators and replace with available aftermarket item. Numerous failures in rv's.”
NHTSA complaint #10229458, filed 2008-06, 27,400 miles“Vehicle lost power while climbing a hill on a 2 lane highway. Max vehicle speed dropped to 25mph on 55mph road - nearly rear-ended by vehicle behind. Had to drive over 150 miles home at slow speeds to get to dealership for repair. Dealership replaced turbo resonator.”
NHTSA complaint #10269072, filed 2009-05, 4,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221319Jun 3, 2021Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
- 10220935Mar 12, 2021Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
- 10176559May 21, 2020Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
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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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