Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 #11V210000 SEAT BELT/THIRD ROW BENCH/FMVSS 208 & FMVSS 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V294000 OIL FILLER NECK/OIL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has serious safety recalls affecting airbag systems and seat belts, leading to a below-average rating. These issues, combined with potential high repair costs, reduce reliability and increase ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Seat belts | 70,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every year
- Inspect brakes every 10,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel smell near rear
- Seat belt fraying
- Check engine light
- Irregular tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.