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BrakesPart report

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
300,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300,000 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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and for an unknown Manufacturer recall for the engine control unit failure however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11437315, filed 2021-10

“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge SPRINTER 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v833000 (service brakes); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10966323, filed 2017-03

“The contact owns a 2006. Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11579710, filed 2024-03

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200825%
200717%
2006417%

Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500

Engine cooling
11 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology