Menu

2007 Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Sprinter 3500, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Sprinter 3500 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
Engine and engine cooling10

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

2 recalls

2007 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.

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

2007 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 engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AIR BOOST TURBO HOSE CRIMPED ON FACTORY CONNECTOR SPLIT THE HOSE ON MY TURBO CHARGED 6 CYLINDER 3 LITTER SPRINTER 3500 MODEL, BUILT EARLY 2007. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 MPH CLIMBING AN INCLINE ON A ONE LANE WAY HIGHWAY LANE. HOSE IS THE ONE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
Complaint 10238034 · Aug 13, 2008 · 7,500 miles

Own a 2007 3500?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.