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.
2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 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 April 3, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Air bags
2Electrical system
2Power train
2Wheels
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, air
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2008 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
Seat belts
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING…
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no report yet
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. THESE CRACKS MAY CAUSE A BREAKAGE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2008 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 2008 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.
Dodge was not able to replace the passenger airbag. No dealers could replace it. I had the passenger airbag replaced by a Mercedes Sprinter dealership and was reimbursed by Dodge. The problem is they can not remove the recall from NHTSA. I still get email and mail telling me to replace the…
THE DODGE DEALER IN BELLEVUE WASHINGTON REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T PUT THE VEHICLE ON THEIR LIFT, EVEN THOUGH AIRBAG REPLACEMENT DOESN'T REQUIRE THAT. THEY REFERRED ME TO SEATTLE MERCEDES, WHICH ALSO REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL.
TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED OCT 12 2017. IN 01/2018 I GET A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. I CALLED FREIGHTLINER BUT WAS TOLD THEY CAN NO LONGER REPLACED THE AIRBAG IN NEW YORK STATE AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. THEY NEVER DID. NY DMV SENT ME A NOTICE SO I CALLED…
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