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2006 Sprinter 2500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Sprinter 2500, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Sprinter 2500 has problems

4 complaints 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
Engine and engine cooling30
Power train10

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

5 recalls

2006 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

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 07V-095 · Mar 13, 2007 · 29 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 06V-238 · Jul 3, 2006 · 235 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY AFFECT THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DURING HARD BRAKING SITUATIONS AND MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASING BRAKE DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A…

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

2006 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2006 DODGE SPRINTER2500 PASSENGER VAN. SINCE FIRST MONTHS OF PURCHASE, ACTIVATING THE REAR A/C WHILE IN HOT WEATHER CAUSES THE ENGINE TO DIE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE 5 TIME RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY RESULTED IN SENSOR CHANGES TO NO AVAIL AS THEY CLAIMED THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE OR…
Complaint 10360748 · Oct 16, 2010
2006 DODGE SPRINTER, 2500 SERIES PASSENGER VAN SHUTOFF ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WAS ABLE TO COAST OUT OF THE TRAFFIC FLOW INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND STOP. MY SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 55 - 60 MILES PER HOUR IN THIS TRAFFIC FLOW. ODOMETER READING IS APPROX 2, 100 MILES. I PUT…
Complaint 10204113 · Sep 25, 2007 · 2,070 miles
I HAVE A 2005 DODGE DURANGO THAT TURNS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING, IT HAS DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES AND I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEIR RESPONSE HAS BEEN VERY RELUCTANT TO HELP FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOTIFIED THEM THAT WHEN I AM ON THE ROAD IT IS A HAZARD TO ME AND MY FAMILY AS WELL AS…
Complaint 10175414 · Dec 6, 2006 · 26,417 miles

Own a 2006 2500?

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