no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
2005 Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2005 Sprinter 3500, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Sprinter 3500 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Visibility
1Fuel system, diesel
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
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
2005 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
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What 3500 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TURBO RESONATOR FAILURE ON AN INCLINE ON FREEWAY WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VECHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RESONATOR. *TR
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING 50-60 MPH. NO ACCELERATION DESPITE DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO FLOOR. VEHICLE TOWED 15 MILES TO AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE TURBO RESONATOR WAS REPLACED. *JB
THE TRUCK LOST POWER SUDDENLY AND THE SPEED REDUCED FROM 62 TO 35 TOTALLY OUT OF MY CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED ON I95 IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILED TURBO RESONATOR. *NM
Own a 2005 3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.