no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
2003 Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Sprinter 3500, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Sprinter 3500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seat belts
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 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.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
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 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 3500 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 3500 owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PASSENGER SEAT BELT KEPT LOCKING WHILE VAN WAS MOVING AND THEN WOULD NOT RETRACT AT ALL. DRIVER SIDE RETRACTS BUT VERY SLOWLY. *TR
Own a 2003 3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.