2005 Sprinter 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 50%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,444miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Sprinter 3500, 50% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,444 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.
“Purchased a new '06 gulfstream rv yesterday. (built on a '05 dodge/freightliner Sprinter 3500 chassis) had 480 (delivery) miles on it. Driving home from southern california, at ~790 miles on odometer, engine suddenly cut momentarily, rpms and power fell, check engine light went on, and I was on hwy 101 for ~30 miles doing 45 as the rest of traffic moved at typical 80 MPH (no other choices but the highway). Very dangerous. There is no apparent problem. I will have it serviced tomorrow. I suspect the well known turbo resonator crack which I have now read about and researched on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10175839, filed 2006-12, 790 miles“The truck lost power suddenly and the speed reduced from 62 to 35 totally out of my control. This occurred on i95 in northern virginia in heavy traffic. The problem was a failed turbo resonator.”
NHTSA complaint #10183054, filed 2007-02, 12,250 miles“Vehicle suddenly lost power on freeway, creating a dangerous situation. Had to be towed to dealer. Dealer traced problem to turbo resonator failure, a well-known and documented problem with dodge Sprinter vans.”
NHTSA complaint #10165610, filed 2006-08, 5,444 miles“Sudden loss of power while driving 50-60 MPH. No acceleration despite depressing accelerator pedal to floor. Vehicle towed 15 miles to authorized dealer where turbo resonator was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10189063, filed 2007-04, 5,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190682Mar 12, 2021Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
- 10135690May 12, 2016OM651 Exhaust Bracket Cracking
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223599Feb 11, 2015Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid…
- 10124117Oct 1, 2014sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 62% |
| 2005 | 7 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2005 Sprinter 3500
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Sprinter 3500
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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