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2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 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 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500, describing incidents dated May 12, 2006 to July 18, 2023.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 8 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Engine 6 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Structure 3 complaints
Exterior Lighting 2 complaints

Of the 24 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11533108 · Filed July 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V077000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI #11060723 · Filed January 5, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLES WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS HAD FAILED AND SEVERAL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS HAD MELTED AWAY THEIR PROTECTIVE COATING CAUSING SEVERAL SYSTEMS TO SHORT OUT AND STOP WORKING. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE WIPER…
ODI #11014244 · Filed August 10, 2017
TAKATA RECALL LARRY H MILLER DODGE (ALBUQUERQUE) IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS HAS HAD MY 2007 SPRINTER FOR A MONTH TO TRY TO REPLACE THE TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG. I NEEDED THE SPRINTER BACK SO I WENT TO COLORADO AND WHEN I GOT BACK, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY. WHAT THEY TOLD ME WAS THAT THEY NEED A…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2007 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

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #17V478000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported July 28, 2017 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 43,689 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 29, 2017 · Vehicles built July 1, 2006 – August 31, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.

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.

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #16V077000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 136,361 vehicles

Repair completion: 43.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 31, 2017 · Vehicles built July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2008 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Takata airbag inflators

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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.

FMVSS 201U/HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS

NHTSA #08V109000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported March 11, 2008 · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR

Potentially affected: 727 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign H09 · Owners notified April 9, 2008 · Vehicles built August 25, 2006 – January 14, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS ARE MISSING, THE APPROPRIATE PADS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

CHRYSLER/SPRINTER RECALL NO. H09.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.

CRANKSHAFT SENSOR

NHTSA #07V594000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported December 21, 2007 · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR

Potentially affected: 6,101 vehicles

Owners notified March 3, 2008 · Vehicles built May 1, 2006 – October 31, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN UTILITY VANS, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.

Safety consequence

WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997.

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.

FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS

NHTSA #07V325000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting · NHTSA notice

Reported July 26, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

Potentially affected: 461 vehicles

Owners notified October 8, 2007 · Vehicles built September 9, 2006 – March 15, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. AFTER NORMAL PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE VEHICLES ARE DISASSEMBED FOR SHIPMENT TO THE US AND THE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED WHEN RE-ASSEMBLED.

Safety consequence

THE FUEL TANK CAN LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE TANK FASTENING STRAPS AND THE BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH THE CORRECT TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER INTERNATIONAL AT 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 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

24 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500.

Air Bags

ODI #11533108

Incident: July 18, 2023 · Filed: July 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V077000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Electrical System; Engine; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11060723

Incident: November 16, 2016 · Filed: January 5, 2018

WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLES WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS HAD FAILED AND SEVERAL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS HAD MELTED AWAY THEIR PROTECTIVE COATING CAUSING SEVERAL SYSTEMS TO SHORT OUT AND STOP WORKING. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREMATURELY FAIL. WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED HOPING THAT IT WOULD STILL WORK AFTER THE EXPOSED WIRING WAS CUT BACK AND NEW WIRING WAS SPLICED IN. HOWEVER THE WIRING HARNESS CONTINUED TO WEAR DOWN AND THE WIPER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT HAS COMPLETELY SHORTED OUT.

Air Bags

ODI #11014244

Incident: August 10, 2017 · Filed: August 10, 2017

TAKATA RECALL LARRY H MILLER DODGE (ALBUQUERQUE) IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS HAS HAD MY 2007 SPRINTER FOR A MONTH TO TRY TO REPLACE THE TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAG. I NEEDED THE SPRINTER BACK SO I WENT TO COLORADO AND WHEN I GOT BACK, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY. WHAT THEY TOLD ME WAS THAT THEY NEED A DIFFERENT (NEW) WIRING HARNESS AND THAT IS UNAVAILABLE. THEY TOLD ME TO COMPLAIN TO CHRYSTLER, WHICH I WILL DO, BUT I WILL ALSO COMPLAIN TO YOU. THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING MORE. I AM ATTACHING THE PAPERWORK THEY GAVE ME

Air Bags

ODI #10861716

Incident: August 15, 2015 · Filed: April 27, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags

ODI #10860064

Incident: April 13, 2015 · Filed: April 18, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags

ODI #10855719

Incident: November 16, 2009 · Filed: April 15, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags

ODI #10855085

Incident: August 7, 2015 · Filed: April 12, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V312000 (AIR BAGS); 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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF

Air Bags

ODI #10855079

Incident: August 21, 2015 · Filed: April 12, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS); 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. UPDATED 05/31/16*LJ THE CONSUMER RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALLS AT DIFFERENT TIMES. ONE FOR THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. UPDATED 06/09/16.*JB

Air Bags

ODI #10785718

Incident: August 21, 2015 · Filed: October 23, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) 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. UPDATED 2/23/2016*JS UPDATED 05/23/18*JB

Structure

ODI #10649364

Incident: September 1, 2013 · Filed: October 23, 2014

ROOF OF THE SPRINTER VAN IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE INTERIOR. LARGE SECTIONS OF THE SEALING MATERIAL BETWEEN PANELS ON THE EXTERIOR ROOF HAS BECOME CRACKED AND IS PEALING UP NEAR THE REAR OF THE ROOF. THIS ALLOWS WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING RUST AT THE SEAMS, AND ELSEWHERE? *TR

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