2006 Sprinter 3500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,711miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Sprinter 3500, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,711 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
- 10160728Apr 25, 2019Noise on propeller shaft/rear axle from approx. 25mph
- 10149797Oct 27, 2018Noise on propeller shaft/rear axle as from 35mph
- 10151958Jul 23, 2018Automatic transmission housing cracked - Consequential damage due to cracked diesel particulate filter bracket
- 10158248Jul 6, 2017447 Metris does not shift out of Park
- 10158227Jun 23, 2017Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
- 10158225Jun 9, 2017Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsFuel system
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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