2004 Dodge Sprinter Engine cooling Problems

“Fan pulley dislodges and tears up the front accessories. During extensive travels I have found dozens of sprinters having had the same problem. I think that the design or materials that make up the pulley are flawed and you should investigate. I further believe the descrepency based on conversations with mechanics is well know to Dodge yet is also covered up by Dodge.”

“While traveling on I-70 from frederick to cumberland in 2004 Dodge Sprinter pleasure-way rv, noticed a revving in the engine. Going up first steep mountain, the engine dropped 10 MPH from 65 to 55. Drove through hagerstown and got on I-68 to cumberland. Going up that mountain, the rv lost power in every gear and went into limp home mode. Pulled off the highway and called tow truck. Took to Sprinter repair shop who knew exactly what the problem was - turbo resonator. Took approximately .7 of an hour to replace with a new part. This should be a recall. …”

“The crank shaft damper pully & r & r timing chain broke, rendering the vehicle immobile. Parts were replaced and 2 months later, the same thing happened.”

“Engine stalls intermittently, with or without A/C. Can happen at any time after start up and at any speed without warning. Sometimes can happen after vehicle goes over a bump (even small ones), during turns, moving off from a traffic light. This is highly dangerous. Dealer did install kit to prevent potential stalling due to operation of heavy duty rear A/C during turns (known problem) but no effect. Engine restarts without hesitation after ignition key is switched off and then turned on. Dealer has carried out an extensive electrical check with no results and cannot duplicate event.”

“The contact stated the vehicle was constructed without a tailpipe, causing the vehicle interior to become covered with diesel exhaust soot. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer researched the manufacturing specifications of the vehicle and confirmed that the lack of a tailpipe was the standard. There were not immediate repairs made to the vehicle.”