2006 Sprinter 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Sprinter 3500, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Before I took my vehicle for its 6,000 check up oil change. I began experiencing a lot of shaking in the wheel and brakes. I notified the dealership of this issue during the 6k check. They informed me it was my tire pressure. A week and a half later I took it back to darcars. Then they informed me one tire had too much air in it. Then I took it back again they states the rotors where worn because I let the car sit too long(???????????????) that was only after I went for a test drive with the shop manager and I told him thru conversation I don't drive the car that much. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188563, filed 2007-04, 5,500 milesRelated recalls
- 06V238000Jul 3, 2006On certain trucks built on dodge and freightliner chassis, the brake fluid used was contaminated with coolant. Due to the high water content the boiling point…Covers: Sprinter 3500 2006, 2500 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10158240Sep 1, 2017Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Sprinter 3500
13 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Sprinter 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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