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Fuel systemPart report

2004 Dodge Sprinter Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
9,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 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.

“2004 Dodge Sprinter fuel hose disconnected which caused the engine to stop operating while in motion. There was also a wiring issue which caused the battery to drain and the engine fault light was illuminated due to the loose connection in the fuel tank.”

NHTSA complaint #10134486, filed 2005-08, 2,000 miles

“While driving at highway speed or greater vehicle cuts off without warning, causing the vehicle to lose power. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealers on several occasions. However, dealership was unable to diagnose the problem. ....while driving on I-5 in california, just after passing a large semi, the power cut off. It appeared jusrt like the key had been turned off. The semi almost jack-knifed, and the vehicle alongside had to drive onto the grass medium. No incident occurred. Vehicle constantly suffered loss of power.”

NHTSA complaint #10107070, filed 2005-01, 17,000 miles

“Upon completion of the t21 recall, the check engine light (error code u0423) came on. The instrument cluster light continued to illuminate after the vehicle's ignition was off, draining the battery.”

NHTSA complaint #11306976, filed 2020-02

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200724%
200438%

Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter

Tires
10 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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