Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V478000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V077000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V109000 FMVSS 201U/HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION PADS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V594000 CRANKSHAFT SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V325000 FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This model year has a moderate number of complaints and recalls, chiefly involving air bags and electrical systems. While not excessive, these issues indicate potential reliability concerns. Both the current recall activity and owner complaints suggest that vigilance in maintenance is key. The dataset is somewhat limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| engine and cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid check
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant level inspection
- Battery health check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Frequent electrical glitches
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Fuel smell near the vehicle
- Unusual noises from engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.