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…
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 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 September 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine and engine cooling
4Engine
2Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Wheels
1Seat belts
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Tires
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 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
Steering: column
Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2005 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SPRINTER VAN STALLS DURING DECELERATION 2005 SPRINTER VAN WITH DUAL A/C STALLS WHEN BOTH A/C ARE ON AND DECELERATING. HAPPENS DURING SUMMER MONTHS DODGE HAS A FIX WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT ONLY IF UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE TURBO RESONATOR CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS WHICH AS A CONSEQUENCE INCREASED THE RISK OF A SERIOUS CRASH AND INJURY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TURBO RESONATOR FOUR TIMES. ALL…
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE ON 05/22/06. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A CLEAR DAY AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD. WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ANDTHE VEHICLE STARTED LOSING SPEED. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WENT DOWN TO 30-35 MPH, AND THE CHECK ENGINE…
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