2005 Sprinter 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Sprinter 3500, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,200 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.
“The contact stated there is a crack in the fuel tank. The crack is located where the overflow and fuel tank connect. While fueling the vehicle, fuel spillage occurs. Fuel is also leaking while entering curves. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer discovered the crack however, no parts were available for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10149640, filed 2006-02, 1,200 miles“I own 3 sprinters. All 3 had problems with the injectors leaking. This was a known problem with the dealership. Chrysler refused to admit there was a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10191357, filed 2007-05Related service bulletins
- 10154011Jan 8, 2019Fuel Injector Electrical Fault With Fault Codes
- 10151958Jul 23, 2018Automatic transmission housing cracked - Consequential damage due to cracked diesel particulate filter bracket
- 10158175Jun 21, 2017Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve leaking or not closing properly
- 10158225Jun 9, 2017Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
- 10128744Mar 28, 201616TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Sprinter 3500
7 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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