repaired · 2018 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may…
2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-833 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. INTAKE MANIFOLD CORROSION MAY LEAD TO AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK, DAMAGE TO THE FUEL RETURN LINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, AND HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION AT…
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. INTAKE MANIFOLD CORROSION MAY LEAD TO AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK, DAMAGE TO THE FUEL RETURN LINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, AND HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION AT…
no report yet
Steering: column
Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other Sprinter 2500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sprinter 2500 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sprinter 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not…
Own a 2003 Sprinter 2500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.