Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags41
- Electrical system3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Vehicle speed control1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Fuel system, diesel1
- Structure1
- Exterior lighting1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500.
| 2011179 28 Apr 2011 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles, with the optional three-seat bench in the second seating row, may have been equipped with seatbelts that were certified to European standards,… |
| 2008324 5 Sept 2008 | Suspension On certain vehicles, the rear leaf springs may fail earlier than designed due to an incorrect manufacturing process. This situation could increase the risk of a… |
| 2008149 2 May 2008 | Other On certain vehicles, C-pillar head impact protection pads were omitted during vehicle assembly. This could increase the risk of injury to rear seat occupants d… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 246 MY 2008 DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER 2500 TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE SPRING LEAVES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT RAW MATERIAL. THEREFORE THE LEAVES ARE THICKER THAN THE SERIAL COMPONENTS.
CHRYSLER/SPRINTER IS RECALLING 727 MY 2007-2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 PASSENGER VANS EQUIPPED WITH 144 INCH WHEELBASE AND STANDARD ROOF HEIGHT. THESE VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201U, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' SOME VANS MAY NOT HAVE HAD CERTAIN HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS INSTALLED AT THE C-PILLAR.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011223 | SMOG/Emissions Test fail due to one or more Readiness Monitors not set Complaint: The vehicle has failed the State Emissions Certification because one or more of the OBDII readiness monitors are not completely set. Cause: One or more of the following Readiness Monitors are not fully set within XENTRY: Misfire Monitoring - Injection System Fuel System Monitoring - Injection System, Fuel System, EGR Valve, O2 Sensor NMHC Catalyst Monitoring - NMHC/Diesel Oxidation Catalyst NOx Aftertreatment Monitoring - SCR Catalyst System Boost Pressure System Monitoring - Turbocharger, Charge Air System Exh |
| 10134831 | Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter |
| 10128813 | 14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC |
| 10128812 | 14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100 |
| 10128811 | 14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines |
| 10128744 | 16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number |
| 10124144 | 14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program. |
| 10124143 | 14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool. |
| 10124142 | 14TL7 DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100 |
| 10124132 | 14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN |
| 10124131 | 14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams |
| 10124130 | 14CSA21 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center ? |
| 10124129 | 14CSA20 EGR Valve Actuator Kit P/N E23539699 |
| 10124117 | sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit |
| 10033548 | SPRINTER (MERCEDES BENZ): LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR ARRESTER INOPERATIVE. THE LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LOCK IN THE END POSITION WHEN OPEN. THE POSITION OF THE ARRESTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE C PILLAR PREVENTS IT FROM ENGAGING IN THE LOWER SLIDING CARRIAGE OF THE LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR. THE LOWER SLIDING CARRIAGE DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE ARRESTER. MODEL 906.6/906.7. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation