2008 Sprinter 3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Sprinter 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Sprinter 3500. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and equipment (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 7 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.
- Tires4 67%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Equipment1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Tires: “The contact owns a 2010 fleetwood quest rv built on a 2008 dodge Sprinter chassis with rear dual wheels. The vehicle was equipped with kumho road venture tires, tire size 15/85r/16. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear outer passenger tire exploded. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The tire was replaced with the emergency spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto facility where the tire was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348941, filed 2010-08, 28,000 milesBody and structure: “The road rescue Sprinter ambulance conversion has had issues with their conversions. We have had numerous repairs made to two (2) of our Sprinter ambulances and road rescue has failed to repair and solve the issues. The structural issues provide a risk to our emt's and patients as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10446953, filed 2012-02Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,614 and 28,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V387000Aug 6, 2008Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Sprinter 3500 2004–2008, 2500 2004–2008
Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor…
Recall details for the 2008 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. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10171648Jan 21, 2020Engine. Check engine light on and fault codes P3005A9, P3005FF, P30074B in CDI Control Unit
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Other model years of the Sprinter 3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 28,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 21 | 11,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 14 | 5,444 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Sprinter 3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Sprinter 3500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Sprinter 3500 is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2008 Sprinter 3500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Sprinter 3500 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,614 and 28,000 miles; 100% 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.