2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags825.8%
- Engine619.4%
- Electrical619.4%
- Fuel system412.9%
- Body & structure39.7%
- Exterior lighting26.5%
- Visibility13.2%
- Brakes13.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
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
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
DRIVING ON HWY I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/ NO BOOST. ON EMPTY CARGO I COULDN'T MAKE IT OVER 55-65 MPH. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
DRIVING ON HWY I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/ NO BOOST. ON EMPTY CARGO I COULDN'T MAKE IT OVER 55-65 MPH. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING ON HWY I FELT A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/ NO BOOST. ON EMPTY CARGO I COULDN'T MAKE IT OVER 55-65 MPH. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THERE WAS NO POWER BRAKES OR POWER STEERING WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS ALMOST INJURED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
MY SERVICE TECH STARTED THIS VAN AND WENT BACK INTO THE HOUSE TO GET HIS CUP OF COFFEE. WHEN HE CAME OUT OF THE HOUSE HE FOUND THE VAN ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO TOMBALL DODGE. THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE LEFT SIDE HEAD LIGHT, CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE WIRING, HOOD, FENDER, BUMPER, MIRROR, INSULATION AND MUCH MORE. DODGE HAS NOT TAKEN ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND AFTER 4 MONTHS BEING REPAIRED AND AT A COST OF $12,763.50. I HAVE FOUR OTHER SPRINTERS IN MY FLEET, AND I AM VERY CONCERNED. I THINK WITH THE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT SPRINTERS HAVE HAD, THIS WAS ONE THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY SERVICE TECH STARTED THIS VAN AND WENT BACK INTO THE HOUSE TO GET HIS CUP OF COFFEE. WHEN HE CAME OUT OF THE HOUSE HE FOUND THE VAN ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO TOMBALL DODGE. THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE LEFT SIDE HEAD LIGHT, CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE WIRING, HOOD, FENDER, BUMPER, MIRROR, INSULATION AND MUCH MORE. DODGE HAS NOT TAKEN ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND AFTER 4 MONTHS BEING REPAIRED AND AT A COST OF $12,763.50. I HAVE FOUR OTHER SPRINTERS IN MY FLEET, AND I AM VERY CONCERNED. I THINK WITH THE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT SPRINTERS HAVE HAD, THIS WAS ONE THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE VOLTAGE CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT TO FAIL AND THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 01/04/12*BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. UPDATED 01/09/12
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 HAD NO BRAKES. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW HOW CAN AN AUTOMOBILE HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVER WARNING DEVICE TO ADVISE THE DRIVER THAT HE HAS NO BRAKES. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS A MELTED VACUUM HOSE. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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