2006 Sprinter 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Sprinter 3500, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,500 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.
“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 milesRelated 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
- 10128811Jul 24, 201414TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Sprinter 3500
13 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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