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2003 Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Sprinter 2500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Sprinter 2500 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2003 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-173 · Apr 15, 2008 · 6 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tires: valve

Recall 04V-600 · Dec 23, 2004 · 23,000 vehicles

Risk. SUCH CRACKING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AT THE VALVE STEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 03V-082 · Mar 6, 2003 · 281 vehicles

Risk. THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Sprinter.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other 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 2500 median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 2500 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SRS LIGHT WENT ON INDICATING AIR BAG PROBLEM. TRUCK HAS 93K MILES. DEALER NEEDED TO REPLACE THE CENTRAL PART OF STEERING WHEEL HOLDING THE CABLE RUNNING TO THE AIRBAG.
Complaint 10122394 · May 28, 2005

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