2004 Dodge Sprinter Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter, 10% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“In may of 2005 I purchased a new Dodge (mercedes benz) Sprinter 2500 passenger van. Within the first 3 months and 7,500 miles of date of purchase the vehicle began to show signs of premature rusting and leakage over the entire vehicle. I pursued remedy thru all authorized Sprinter dealerships adhering to chrysler protocols and recommendations. No remedy was ever forthcoming, I repeatedly and continue to challenge chrysler, their refusal to provide warranty service for the entire time I have owed this vehicle is documented and too extensive to provide here. …”
NHTSA complaint #10289347, filed 2009-10, 7,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. The contact discovered oil on his driveway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that there was a leaking plug on the transmission that released the oil onto the driveway. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10248556, filed 2008-11, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. The contact discovered oil on his driveway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that there was a leaking plug on the transmission that released the oil onto the driveway. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10248554, filed 2008-11, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. Within two months of purchasing the vehicle, the rear brake lights failed. The contact had to constantly take the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer was notified, but there was no resolution. A blown tail light fuse was repaired, but it continues to fail. The manufacturer has not sent the parts for the lights to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03-06-09 the consumer also stated the transmision was not performing as it should. Updated 03/12/09”
NHTSA complaint #10249094, filed 2008-11, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10012339May 7, 2005Transmission fluid may be wicking in the right front corner of the transmission oil pan area.
- 10013676Mar 9, 2005Automatic transmission shifting concerns. 2001-2005 dodge sprinter.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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