repaired · 2019 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-706 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 8, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Air bags
2Electrical system
2Engine and engine cooling
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
1Fuel system, diesel
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION MAY BE LOST.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE.
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. THE FUEL TANK CAN LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.
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
2007 vs. every other Sprinter 3500 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 3500 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Sprinter 3500 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED FOR THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE SCREEN ATTACHED TO THE WINDOW IN ORDER TO GET…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…
PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL OF APPX. 2 YEARS AGO AS OF 8/29/2016 HAS NO REPLACEMENT FOR THE RECALLED AIRBAG LEAVING THE PASSENGER IN DANGER OF INJURY OF DEATH IF AND WHEN THE PRESENT AIRBAG IN THE 2007 SPRINTER DODGE CHASSIS DEPLOYS. REPLACEMENT OF AIRBAG MUST BE DONE IMMEDIATELY.
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