Dodge Sprinter Complaints (2006)

58 consumer complaints on file.

#11579710March 27, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2006. Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484577September 15, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437315October 19, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and for an unknown Manufacturer recall for the engine control unit failure however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact that they would assist with locating a dealer who could complete the recall repairs. A case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated the recall items were issued sometime early on (2006) and the timeline for repairing the recall items is 2006-Dec 2021. 12 dealers were contacted and none could work on it and consumer still has two recall items pending.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436413October 12, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and carbon monoxide fumes were coming into the cabin of the travel trailer and setting off the carbon monoxide alarm. Police have also warned the contact that there would be a fine for black smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that they were not equipped with the tools or had technicians that could perform the recall repair. The dealer referred the contact to a Mercedes-Benz dealer. However, the Mercedes Benz dealer informed the contact that they only perform recall repairs on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case but could not get a dealer to perform the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429784August 19, 2021
STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Steering wheel is not too good and interior lighting lamp I have issues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11220657June 17, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
T21 RECALL FOR EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11193637April 3, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR AN EMISSION CONTROL DEVISE ISSUE. I PHONED THE DODGE DEALER WHERE I HAD MY VAN SERVICED A FEW TIMES TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL WORK. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY NO LONGER SERVICE THE 2006 DODGE/MERCEDES SPRINTERS. I WENT AHEAD AND HAD MY VEHICLE SMOG TESTED. IT PASSED. I MAILED MY REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. MY VEHICLE PASSED THE STRICT CA SMOG REQUIREMENTS. THERE IS NO REASON TO RECALL MY VAN OR HOLD UP MY REGISTRATION AS AN "INCOMPLETE RENEWAL".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11173311January 31, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE TWO RECALLS THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BY A DODGE DEALER WHICH I TRIED TWO YEARS AGO WITH NO SUCCESS, THE FIRST ONE IS BRAKE LIGHT RECALL NONE OF THE DODGE DEALERS IN MY AREA UP TO 50 MILES RADIUS WERE ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL. NOW I AM TRYING TO REGISTER MY VEHICLE WITH DMV AND I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE PROOF OF CORRECTION THAT I NEED TO PROVIDE FOR AN EMISSION RECALL. I CALLED MULTIPLE DODGE DEALERS WITH NO SUCCESS TO HAVE IT WORKED ON PLUS I WAS SUGGESTED TO CALL MERCEDES BENZ SINCE IT IS A MERCEDES ENGINEERED VEHICLE AND SINCE ITS A DODGE THEY WON'T DO THE RECALL. NOW I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I CAN GET FIXED AND REGISTERED. THE VEHICLE IS MY WORK VEHICLE AND I CAN'T DO ANY WORK/INCOME BECAUSE IT CAN'T BE REGISTERED.PLEASE ADVICE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11152252November 18, 2018
ENGINE
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULTY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON UPON STARTUP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11114523July 30, 2018
ENGINE
ENTIRE MERCEDES DIESEL SPRINTER ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY AND WILL NEED A NEW ENGINE. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS CRACKED PISTON OR STUCK INJECTOR. THIS HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING, SHORTLY AFTER SERPENTINE BELT AND TRANSMISSION LINE WERE REPLACED, VEHICLE WAS JUST SERVICED, INCLUDING NEW BRAKES, MUFFLER, INSPECTION, OIL CHANGE. ONLY 82,000 MILES! COST WILL BE OVER $11,000! THIS IS A WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ALTHOUGH IT IS NOW OLDER (2007) IT HASN'T BEEN DRIVEN THAT MUCH EACH YEAR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11074823February 28, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2006 DODGE SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EMISSIONS SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11054714December 14, 2017
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A RANDOM FAILURE IN WHICH A LIMP MODE OCCURRED AND CAUSED A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PALM SPRINGS (4095 E PALM CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264, (760) 328-6525) WHO REPLACED THE EGR AND PROVIDED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO PROGRESS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE EGR AND ADDITIONAL PARTS. THE PART WAS REPLACED A THIRD TIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SERVICED FOR A MANUFACTURER RECALL (T21) AT HILLTOP CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (3291 AUTO PLAZA DRIVE, RICHMOND, CA 94806, (510) 243-6100). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11053736December 10, 2017
ENGINE
EMISSIONS RECALL. MANUFACTURER FCA TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE. HOURS ON PHONE. DEALERS TOO CANNOT GET RESPONSE, VEHICLE COMPUTER SHUTS ENGINE OFF ON HIGHWAY AS ENGINE DETECTS PROBLEM. TRUCK CAN THEN BE RESTARTED USUALLY. FUMES BEGINNING. EUROPE SUING MANUFACTURER OVER THIS AND EPA MAY BE.FCA RECALL # IS T21
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11015847August 16, 2017
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPRINTER IN LOOSING POWER WHEN ITS GOING TO EVEN LITTLE HILL,AFTER THAT WORKS FINE.CHK WITH SHOP TRANS OK. OTHER SITUATION IS AC VENTS GIVING ONLY COLD AIR FROM TOP VENTS AND SIDE VENTS GIVING FULL HEAT LIKE OVER HOT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10967826March 22, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V833000 (SERVICE BRAKES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10966323March 16, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V833000 (SERVICE BRAKES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10926223November 15, 2016
POWER TRAIN
GEAR SHIFTER WAS ABLE TO BE MOVED FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION OR THE "BYPASS" SWITCH BEING PRESSED. A 5 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT KEY IN THE IGNITION OR PRESSING THE BYPASS BUTTON WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN A HILL.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#10821879January 23, 2016
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW HAS A BROKEN PIECE OF NYLON/PLASTIC THAT IS ABOUT 11/2" X 1/2", THAT IS HELD IN PLACE BY A RIVET THAT APPEARS TO LOOK LIKE A NAIL HEAD ON THE METAL WINDOW REGULATOR ARM. THIS FLIMSY PLASTIC PART BROKE INTO TWO PIECES WHICH ALLOWS THE ARM OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR TO POP OUT OF THE TRACK BELOW THE WINDOW, AND THE WINDOW FALLS DOWN AND STAYS OPEN. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT CREATES NOISE, ALLOWS BAD WEATHER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, AND CREATES A VERY DISTRACTING SITUATION FOR DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS SMALL PART ONLY A NEW REGULATOR WITH THE SAME FLIMSY PIECE OF PLASTIC. THE WINDOW REGULATOR COSTS BETWEEN $219 AND $224 PLUS TAX AND SHIPPING. THE COST TO INSTALL IT IS ANOTHER 200+ DOLLARS. THIS REGULATOR SUFFERS FROM POOR DESIGN AND SHOULD NOT BREAK ON A VEHICLE (RV) THAT IS NOT USED LIKE PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE. MY WINDOW OPENED SLOWLY AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10783444October 19, 2015
ENGINE
I'M REPLACING THE O2 SENSOR FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS. AFTER RESEARCHING IT SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM RELATED TO THE RESONATOR. I AM SURPRISED DODGE OR MERCEDES DOES NOT WANT TO OFFER A SOLUTION ESPECIALLY SINCE THE ENGINE IS OTHERWISE RELIABLE. IT'S A CASE OF A CHEAP PART CAUSING A LOT OF GRIEF (AND SOME SAFETY RISK AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL GO INTO LIMP MODE.) WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THIS MOST RECENT SENSOR REPLACEMENT WILL COST ME $762.00
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10637980September 22, 2014
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASION, MY VEHICLE DIED OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON EXPRESSWAYS. IN ALL INSTANCES, THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE NEEDS AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT AGAIN AND HAS LESS THAN 69,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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