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2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 34 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, describing incidents dated February 12, 2006 to July 12, 2021.

Most-cited components

Engine 15 complaints
Power Train 7 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Electrical System 3 complaints
Exterior Lighting 2 complaints

Of the 34 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 34 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11436413 · Filed October 12, 2021
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…
ODI #11429784 · Filed August 19, 2021
Steering wheel is not too good and interior lighting lamp I have issues
ODI #11220657 · Filed June 17, 2019
T21 RECALL FOR EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE

Read all 34 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

BRAKE Indicator Lamp Inoperative/FMVSS 105

NHTSA #16V833000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported November 17, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 17,501 vehicles

Repair completion: 17.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 27, 2017 · Vehicles built June 30, 2003 – August 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON

NHTSA #08V651000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice

Reported December 10, 2008 · ILDERTON CONVERSION CO.

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Owners notified January 5, 2009 · Vehicles built January 1, 2005 – December 1, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ILDERTON CONVERSION IS RECALLING 3 MY 2006 SPRINTER DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

Safety consequence

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Manufacturer remedy

ILDERTON CONVERSION IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR ILDERTON CONVERSION AT 1-800-859-6066.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON

NHTSA #08V652000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice

Reported December 10, 2008 · ILDERTON CONVERSION CO.

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Owners notified January 5, 2009 · Vehicles built January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ILDERTON CONVERSION IS RECALLING 3 MY 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 VANS 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 SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.

Safety consequence

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Manufacturer remedy

ILDERTON CONVERSION IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR ILDERTON CONVERSION AT 1-800-859-6066.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING COLUMNS

NHTSA #08V339000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice

Reported July 24, 2008 · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign H25 · Owners notified February 16, 2009 · Vehicles built November 1, 2007 – November 30, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 10 MY 2001-2006 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 2500 AND 3500 VEHICLES. THE WELDING SEAM BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND STEERING COLUMN OF AFFECTED SPARE PARTS DOES NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RESULT OF AN OUT OF SPECIFICATION WELDING SEAM IS THAT THE STEERING COLUMN MAY DETACH FROM ITS INTERIOR VEHICLE MOUNTING BRACKET.

Safety consequence

THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMNS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 843-695-5057.

Notes

CHRYSLER'S RECALL NO. H25.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REAR AIRCONDITIONING/INTERIOR LAMPS

NHTSA #07V299000 · Interior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported July 13, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

Potentially affected: 4,433 vehicles

Owners notified December 17, 2007 · Vehicles built January 30, 2001 – October 7, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.

Safety consequence

THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

34 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11436413

Incident: July 12, 2021 · Filed: October 12, 2021

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.

Steering; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11429784

Incident: June 7, 2021 · Filed: August 19, 2021

Steering wheel is not too good and interior lighting lamp I have issues

Unknown or Other

ODI #11220657

Incident: June 15, 2019 · Filed: June 17, 2019

T21 RECALL FOR EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE

Unknown or Other

ODI #11193637

Incident: April 1, 2019 · Filed: April 3, 2019

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".

Unknown or Other

ODI #11074823

Incident: January 31, 2018 · Filed: February 28, 2018

2006 DODGE SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EMISSIONS SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Engine

ODI #11053736

Incident: November 28, 2017 · Filed: December 10, 2017

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

Service Brakes

ODI #10967826

Incident: December 1, 2016 · Filed: March 22, 2017

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.

Power Train

ODI #10926223

Crash 3 injuries

Incident: November 15, 2016 · Filed: November 15, 2016

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.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #10821879

Incident: December 2, 2015 · Filed: January 23, 2016

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.

Power Train; Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10637980

Incident: April 8, 2011 · Filed: September 22, 2014

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

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