2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Engine · 30,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently decelerate from any speed without warning. The dealer replaced the turbo resonator yet the failure persisted. The dealer also replaced the air filter to no avail. The dealer acknowledged that the vehicle was losing power abnormally but could not provide an adequate repair. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,890 miles · AR

Resonator failure on a 2006 dodge sprinter (winnebago view). When the resonator breaks, it poses a significant danger of an accident occurring due to the sudden and complete loss of engine power. This sudden rapid deceleration without any warning sign of any kind causes a serious and unacceptable safety hazard not only to us but also to any other person on the road. It has broken down on may 17, 2007, may 27, 2009 and august 17, 2010. Repair was made by replacing the resonator.

Filed Aug 22, 2010 · Engine · 19,500 miles · NM

August 22, 2010, I was on I 25 in my winnebago itasca navion traveling at 60 to 70 MPH and suddenly lost power. I stopped, got more diesel and started driving at lower speeds by still lost power and could barely climb hills. I was just limping along with my emergency flashers on hoping I wouldn't be rearended. The model is 2006 with a mercedes/benz 5 cylinder turbo engine with 19,500 miles on it. This is really dangerous. Is there a recall on this engine?

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · FL

Sudden slow down due to lost of power on winnebage view/dodge sprinter. This has happened four times resulting in hazard to other drivers from sudden reduction in speed with no brake lights. Three repairs made by dealers for same problem (turbin resonator) in 24,000 miles. The vehicle will continue to run but barely. The first incident was at 7,000 miles. The last at 24,000 miles.

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Transmission · 23,547 miles · GA

I own a 2006 dodge sprinter (it's actually a winnebago view motor home mounted on the dodge sprinter (mercedes sprinter) chassis. The sprinter has a plastic part known as a turbo resonator to dampen the whine of the turbocharger. This part has failed three times in a little over 20,000 miles. I'm now parked and waiting for a replacement part so that I can continue driving home from a vacation. I've decided to try to replace the part myself, rather than drive with limited power and speed to a dodge sprinter dealer about 100 miles away. Not all dodge dealers service sprinters. The part has always been replaced under warranty. But to my knowledge dodge and mercedes have not corrected the weakness in this part. It fails unpredictably. When this happens, there's an immediate loss of power and speed. This would be extremely dangerous on an interstate highway. Leaving jekyll island, ga., on monday, I had to climb a steep grade to cross a bridge. I could only drive 30 MPH. On flat highway, I could only run 50 to 60 MPH on a highway with a posted speed of 65. From everything I read on sprinter forums, this is a common problem that has been going on for years. Please insist that dodge and mercedes correct this problem before lives are lost. Frankly, the problem is so commonly known among sprinter owners, I'm surprised there already hasn't been a recall. The incident date is only the latest saga. I'm guessing that I've had other failures at about 10,000 miles, 15,000 miles and now about 23,000 miles.

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Engine · 24,500 miles · CA

I was attempting to pass a big slow moving truck going uphill when my van suddenly lost power. Another 18 wheeled truck was behind me also trying to pass the same slow moving truck which was on the right lane. The truck behind me had to slam on his brakes to avoid rear-ending me. I had to wait until the truck which I was attempting to pass, passed me so I could go back to the left lane causing irate motorists behind me and causing a lot of safety concerns. It was extremely dangerous and I was traveling with wife and two kids.

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Engine · 24,500 miles · CA

I was attempting to pass a big slow moving truck going uphill when my van suddenly lost power. Another 18 wheeled truck was behind me also trying to pass the same slow moving truck which was on the right lane. The truck behind me had to slam on his brakes to avoid rear-ending me. I had to wait until the truck which I was attempting to pass, passed me so I could go back to the right lane causing irate motorists behind me and causing a lot of safety concerns. It was extremely dangerous and I was traveling with wife and two kids.