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Sprinter 2500 problems by year

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Sprinter 2500 since 2003, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
9
Worst year
2006
Model years
2003-2007

Sprinter 2500 years to avoid

No model year of the Sprinter 2500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Sprinter 2500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Sprinter 2500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20032004200520062007

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Sprinter 2500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Sprinter 2500 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-2Airbags20
2006-4Engine50
2005-3Suspension51
2004-1Transmission30
2003-1Airbags30

Recalls 9

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Questions about the Sprinter 2500

What years of the Sprinter 2500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Sprinter 2500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Sprinter 2500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Sprinter 2500?

Engine, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (3) and airbags (2).

How many recalls does the Sprinter 2500 have?

9 recalls between 2003 and 2007. The 2006 model year has the most, with 5.

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