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Dodge Sprinter 3500Model year report

2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Problems

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,994miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns 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 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The part named most often is air bags, with 33 complaints (85% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,994 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the master cylinder filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall, I took the vehicle to goss Dodge in s. Burlington for the NHTSA#15v-354 #r49 passenger airbag module recall and the NHTSA #16v-077 #s14 driver airbag module. When the recall was completed I started the vehicle and the srs light remained on. I told the service people about this and they attempted to find the problem. They state it is a broken wiring harness. They have now kept the vehicle for a week and tell me that the part is not available. I took a photo of the part and got the part number from them and attempted to find one. …”

NHTSA complaint #11124679, filed 2018-09, 47,574 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2008 Dodge SPRINTER 3500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle wobbled without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact discovered that the front driver side tire was worn out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was unable to be diagnosed due to the vehicle being too large to lift. The contact had the spare tire installed and drove approximately 7,000 miles when it was discovered that the spare tire had worn. None of the other tires had worn. …”

NHTSA complaint #10744739, filed 2015-07, 12,000 miles

Electrical system: “We've had multiple issues with starting the vehicle. After number attempts to eradicate the issue, I Google searched the problems and found that the y connect harness from battery to alternator and starter had been remanufactured for improvement 3 times. I'm uncertain why this part did not have a recall for my vehicle. Mercedes manufacturer for our motor should be responsible for this issue since there have been so many reported issues with this part. Can you please evaluate the complaint and advise.”

NHTSA complaint #11652459, filed 2025-04

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2008 Dodge SPRINTER 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle did not shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (k & m Dodge/ram in grand rapids, michigan) where it was diagnosed that the shifter assembly fell and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,994.”

NHTSA complaint #11078745, filed 2018-03, 40,994 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

71% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 47,574 miles.

0%0–1043%10–2529%25–5014%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,994 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.

2013201520161620172018201920212025
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 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. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 33 complaints (85% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 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 3500 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,994 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 47,574 miles; 71% 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.