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Sprinter 3500Model year report

2006 Sprinter 3500 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,500miles, 21 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Sprinter 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Sprinter 3500. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 13 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 95% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 65 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “My 2006 Sprinter motor home (cab by gulfstream) suffered a resonator failure on june 26th on interstate 81n near bristol tn. It has 18,500 miles on it. I was able to get to the right lane and, in limp home mode found a Sprinter repair garage and a new resonator was installed. I intend to replace this plastic resonator with an aluminum part. Thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #10275421, filed 2009-07, 18,500 miles

Electrical system: “While driving saw smoke from right side of roof and pillar, then saw flames, extinguished flames, repairer advised that short in fuse block started the fire, repairs were $13000+ and affected rear lights and seat belts.”

NHTSA complaint #10462110, filed 2012-06, 150,505 miles

Fuel system: “Re: 2006 chrysler pacifica on friday, december 8, 2006, my 2006 chrysler pacifica stalled on rt. 78 e., between exists 17 and 18 of that road (the flemington/annandale, nj exists). At that time, when I accelerated the gas peddle, the vehicle moved slower and slower, until it came to a complete stop. There were no signs or warning lights of any engine or other type of failure. I then noticed that the vehicle had shifted gears on its own. I immediately shifted the gear back to drive, but the vehicle was still moving very slowly. Being on rt. …”

NHTSA complaint #10175968, filed 2006-12, 36,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

95% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,539 and 20,000 miles.

43%0–1033%10–2519%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2006200792008200920102012
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Sprinter 3500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 65 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 65 bulletins →

Other model years of the Sprinter 3500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008628,0001———Not enough data
20062111,5004———Stable
2005145,4442———Not enough data

All Sprinter 3500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Sprinter 3500 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Sprinter 3500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Sprinter 3500 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 13 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2006 Sprinter 3500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Sprinter 3500 reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,500 miles and the middle half falls between 4,539 and 20,000 miles; 95% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.