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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
2008 Sprinter 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2008 Sprinter 3500, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Sprinter 3500 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Tires
2Structure
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 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
2008 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 35000 SPRINTER VAN EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ROAD VENTURE A/T TIRES SIZED LT215/85R16 (N/A), DOT H20PYD4A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES HAD BLOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND A THIRD TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED BUBBLING…
KUHMO TIRE ROAD VENTURE AT 215 85R16 TREAD SEPARATED FROM CASING CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO MY 09 MONACO COVINA MOTOR HOME. THESE TIRES CAME AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE MONACO. THIS IS THE FOURTH OF SEVEN OF THESE TIRES THAT HAS FAILED IN THIS FASHION. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED, ROTATED, AND…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FLEETWOOD QUEST RV BUILT ON A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER CHASSIS WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ROAD VENTURE TIRES, SIZE 15/85R/16. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, REAR INNER DRIVER SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES SIDEWALL…
Own a 2008 3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.