Steering wandering side to side while in motion
The worst 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint Complaint A:...
- Acoustic Warning or message occurring when a closed sliding door is not recognized Complaint Customer may...
- Unavailability of MB Apps Complaint A popup is seen on the HU with the message "data connection...
- Complaint While driving through muddy / sandy/ off road terrain "4Matic Currently Unavailable" message on...
- ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint...
- Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm
- OM642 DPF
- Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle
- The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to...
- EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine...
What 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle was stationary at the time the check engine light came on. Drove the vehicle to auto part store where they did a free diagnostic on the check engine light (cylinder 8 misfire). Replaced the spark plugs, moved the coils around, check engine light went off for 2 day's then came back on. Had vehicle towed to the dealership. Cam shaft lifters going bad (cylinder 8 misfire on the check engine light), 155,000 miles. Dealership is asking $4,500 to repair.
Compare the 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500
Other model years
Questions about the 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500
Is the 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500, fewer than a typical Sprinter 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?
No recalls on record.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history