2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,760miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,760 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“Engine dies driving at unknown times (key turn on) found test of power windows at same time stop due to no power (12volts) engine cut in and out but stops running. Deal never found the trouble. 1 click (relay) turn key to start (starter never turn) truck mite start 15 min or next day . Found bad mfg engine grounding. Added ground engine back to ground post fix the missing ground. / 2nd the mfg turbo resonator split making limp home mode.”
NHTSA complaint #10478681, filed 2012-10, 125,000 miles“2006 Dodge sprinter truck. Consumer states several issues with vehicle leading to break downs the dealer noted the vehicle lacked power and would not accelerate properly. The vehicle would especially loose power while driving on an incline. One year later, the resonator was replaced. The vehicle broke down again on march 27, 2009. The consumer was informed the lock washer on the lug nut for the drivers side front tire had been improperly put on the tire. The brake light and tail light bulbs were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327422, filed 2010-04, 50,760 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 (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 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 10124131Oct 24, 201414CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500
11 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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