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2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 74 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500, describing incidents dated May 23, 2009 to August 20, 2024.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 57 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
Engine 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Steering 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints

Of the 74 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11655442 · Filed April 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that on one occasion, while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 40 MPH, almost causing a…
ODI #11609863 · Filed August 21, 2024
The recalls are for 2016-2015 airbags component. I had called every dodge dealership within my 50miles distance and mercedes benz and they dont have the part to perform the repair or they mention they have no space for the vehicle. There never been any accidents. Its just a recall from…
ODI #11559482 · Filed December 11, 2023
I have a Mercedes Sprinter Van that has a Dodge Vin number and no one wants to provide the replacement of the Airbag in the vehicle. Mercedes says its a Dodge and the Dodge Dealership in Freehold said they can not work on it since it has a Mercedes Emblem on it.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2008 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.

SEAT BELT/THIRD ROW BENCH/FMVSS 208 & FMVSS 209

NHTSA #11V210000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2011 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER

Potentially affected: 3,437 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign L17 · Owners notified July 15, 2011 · Vehicles built October 1, 2007 – February 28, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.

Notes

MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS L17.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REAR AXLE SPRINGS

NHTSA #08V347000 · Suspension — Rear — Springs · NHTSA notice

Reported July 29, 2008 · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR

Potentially affected: 246 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign H26 · Owners notified November 3, 2008 · Vehicles built October 24, 2007 – November 12, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.

Notes

SPRINTER RECALL NO. H26.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 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

74 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11655442

Incident: October 15, 2023 · Filed: April 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that on one occasion, while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 40 MPH, almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the EGR valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Air Bags

ODI #11609863

Incident: August 20, 2024 · Filed: August 21, 2024

The recalls are for 2016-2015 airbags component. I had called every dodge dealership within my 50miles distance and mercedes benz and they dont have the part to perform the repair or they mention they have no space for the vehicle. There never been any accidents. Its just a recall from Mercedes/mopar

Air Bags

ODI #11559482

Incident: December 11, 2023 · Filed: December 11, 2023

I have a Mercedes Sprinter Van that has a Dodge Vin number and no one wants to provide the replacement of the Airbag in the vehicle. Mercedes says its a Dodge and the Dodge Dealership in Freehold said they can not work on it since it has a Mercedes Emblem on it.

Suspension

ODI #11546878

Incident: September 22, 2023 · Filed: September 27, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that both rear axles were detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that both rear springs had a cracked eye on the rear axles. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the NTSA Campaign Number: 08V347000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 224,000.

Air Bags

ODI #11501898

Incident: September 22, 2022 · Filed: January 15, 2023

I am reaching out for assistance in resolving a passenger air bag issue in my 2008 Dodge Sprinter RV (Case 84229129 for codes R49 and S14). Fiat/Chrysler(FCA) notified us of a recall associated with both the driver and passenger airbags in September, 2022. We took the vehicle to Bob Brady Chrysler in Decatur, IL for service at FCA’s recommendation. The driver side air bag was replaced without incident. After ten days, Bob Brady advised us they could not complete the repairs and would need to ‘open a Star case’ for escalation. I contacted FCA and was advised they would assist me in finding another dealer to fix the passenger air bag and opened case 84226749 within 5 days on opening the case. We went and picked up the vehicle. The paper work at the time of pick up clearly states, “…with codes present in the vehicle, there is the possibility that in the event of an accident, the airbags may not deploy.” FCA did not respond to the opened case and when we reached back out to them, we were advised the case was closed. Their records indicate both passenger and driver airbags have been repaired and are in working order. When I disputed this, FCA further advised I would need to readdress with Bob Brady as another dealer would not be available to complete the repairs. The SRS warning light remains on within the vehicle. I have attempted contact with Bob Brady’s service manager on several occasions without a response. I am reaching in with a request for assistance to help resolve the issue with the airbag repair.

Air Bags

ODI #11473419

Incident: July 11, 2022 · Filed: July 11, 2022

2008 DODGE SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE COMSUMER STATED THE AIRBAG RECALL WAS COMPLETED, BUT IS STILL RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES.

Vehicle Speed Control; Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes

ODI #11362691

Incident: October 3, 2020 · Filed: October 4, 2020

THE ESP DASH LIGHT CAME ON WHILE LEAVING PARKING STALL, THE SPRINTER SHIFTED HARD DOWN TO FIRST AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED NOW THE VEHICLE WAS IN HIGH GEAR AND WOULD NOT SHIFT DRIVING ON CITY STREET. I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE 1/2 MI. AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, LET IT SIT FOR A MINUTE OR SO AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE DROVE FINE FOR A MILE OR SO THEN THE ESP DASH LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, NO ISSUES WITH SHIFTING THIS TIME. THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET THE ESP LIGHT DID NOT COME ON FOR A 1/4 MILE WHEN IT DID THERE WAS NO SHIFTING ISSUE. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED AND THE LIGHT DID NOT COME BACK ON FOR SEVERAL MILES ON CITY STREETS AND ONE STOP AND RESTART AT FUEL STATION.

Air Bags

ODI #11120117

Incident: May 18, 2018 · Filed: August 15, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT ADDY'S HARBOR DODGE RAM FIAT (4849 US-501, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579, (843) 945-3100) FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V478000 (AIR BAGS). UPON RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT A HARNESS FRACTURED DURING THE AIR BAG REPLACEMENT, WHICH CAUSED THE WARNING INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART FOR THE HARNESS WAS NOT AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THEY DISCONNECTED THE AIR BAGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE TWICE AND CASE NUMBERS: 34674588 AND 34906822 WERE OPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,686.

Electrical System

ODI #11115526

Fire

Incident: May 11, 2018 · Filed: August 3, 2018

DODGE SPRINTER 2500 CONVERTED TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE BY WINNEBAGO (2010 WINNEBAGO ERA). ON MAY 11, 2018 AFTER DRIVING FOR ~4 HOURS, PARKED IN CAMPSITE. IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. FIRE SPREAD UNDER DASH, UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH WITH ONBOARD FIRE EXTINGUISHER. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED BLAZE AFTER ENTIRE DASH MELTED.

Air Bags

ODI #11045964

Incident: March 16, 2016 · Filed: November 14, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V077000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V478000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER (ED VOYLES CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE, 789 COBB PKWY SE, MARIETTA, GA 30060) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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