2003 Dodge Sprinter Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Dodge Sprinter (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2003 Dodge Sprinter. The part named most often is tires, with 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and electrical system (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 6 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.
- Tires7 47%
- Engine cooling3 20%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.7%
Example complaints
Tires: “I have a 2003 freightliner Sprinter van, made by mercedes, and while on a trip I noticed a low tire and when I attempted to add air the valve stem threaded brass part separated from the neoprene. I took it to a tire place and had the valve stem replaced. About a week later, on the trip back to florida, I woke up in the morning to find another different tire flat with the valve stem delaminated and I changed it myself. When I got home, I contacted Dodge for help got a cold shoulder. I then had all 5 dismounted and metal stems installed. I have the failed stems if you would like to see them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088301, filed 2004-08, 16,500 milesEngine cooling: “Consumer writes regarding chrysler non-compliance with safety recall j32-Dodge Sprinter 03 manifold/EGR the consumer stated he spent the past week in repeated unsuccessful efforts to arrange the necessary modifications without having to incur unreasonable expenses. The consumer believed chrysler was making a deliberate effort to evade the recall by creating hardships and obstacles.”
NHTSA complaint #10347692, filed 2010-08Electrical system: “We operate 2 2003 Dodge Sprinter passenger vans in our airport shuttle business. On thursday, may 19th we had a vehicle just quit after start-up when the driver stepped on the gas. She re-started, drove a block, it quits again. We had 6 passengers onbaord to go to the airport. She could not make the vehicle run more than a few blocks and if she stepped on the gas to accelerate it would quit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121827, filed 2005-05, 190,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I purchased a 2003 Dodge intrepid in november of 2005 and the car runs fine up until about a month and a half ago. The check engine light came on and the car would get stuck in one gear and my RPM would go up into the red line unless I pulled over and restarted the car. Other times it would get stuck and then jerk into the next gear. Then about four days ago I was on the freeway and the whole car just shut off. I could not move it and traffic was speeding past me and a few had to slam on breaks to avoid hitting me and my ten month old daughter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200657, filed 2007-08, 108,356 milesMileage when problems were reported
64% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,500 and 108,356 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Dodge Sprinter in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Dodge Sprinter
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 47 | 42,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 39 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 15 | 28,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Dodge Sprinter model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Dodge Sprinter have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2003 Dodge Sprinter as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Dodge Sprinter is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2003 Dodge Sprinter been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Dodge Sprinter reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,500 and 108,356 miles; 64% 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.