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Dodge Sprinter 3500Model year report

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,900miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine (7) and electrical system (5). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “My 2006 Dodge SPRINTER 3500 has just been diagnosed with the turbo resonator failure that was expected. It was expected be because it has now happened to all the sprinters I own. The vehicle suffers a dramatic loss of power and speed with no warning. I have almost been hit from behind when the van is on an upgrade and suddenly loses power and speed. This problem has been around as long as the sprinter has been out and nothing is being done about it. It is a danger to public and an extremely expensive repair to make. …”

NHTSA complaint #10389820, filed 2011-03, 72,911 miles

Engine: “I'm replacing the o2 sensor for the second time in three years. After researching it seems like a common problem related to the resonator. I am surprised Dodge or mercedes does not want to offer a solution especially since the engine is otherwise reliable. It's a case of a cheap part causing a lot of grief (and some safety risk as you never know when it will go into limp mode.) with no response from the manufacturer. This most recent sensor replacement will cost me $762.00”

NHTSA complaint #10783444, filed 2015-10, 106,000 miles

Electrical system: “While driving, on highway saw smoke coming from right side of dash, pulled over, flames observed, used fire extinguisher to put out fire under dash. Entire wiring loom for dash and engine were destroyed. $16000+ damage, manufacturer took 3+ months to provide harness.”

NHTSA complaint #10462099, filed 2012-06, 31,040 miles

Brakes: “I have two recalls that needs to be done by a Dodge dealer which I tried two years ago with no success, the first one is brake light recall none of the Dodge dealers in my area up to 50 miles radius were able to fix the recall. Now I am trying to register my vehicle with dmv and I was told about the proof of correction that I need to provide for an emission recall. I called multiple Dodge dealers with no success to have it worked on plus I was suggested to call mercedes benz since it is a mercedes engineered vehicle and since its a Dodge they won't do the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11173311, filed 2019-01, 300,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,500 and 82,000 miles.

22%0–1017%10–2511%25–5022%50–756%75–10017%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,900 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.

6200920112015201820212024
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 3500 → · 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. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Sprinter 3500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20083940,9946——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20071540,9947———Falling
20062440,9003———Falling
2005621,2932———Not enough data

All Dodge Sprinter 3500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine with 7.

Has the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 3500 reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,900 miles and the middle half falls between 11,500 and 82,000 miles; 50% 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.