Srs light went on indicating air bag problem. Truck has 93k miles. Dealer needed to replace the central part of steering wheel holding the cable running to the airbag.
The worst 2003 Sprinter 2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Sportsmobile will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or sportsmobile at 1‑512‑835‑4409.
Recall number 08V173000 · Recall details
Tires: valve
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within the rubber part or between the metal part and the rubber part of the valve stem.
- Risk
- Such cracking may lead to a loss of air pressure at the valve stem, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tire valves on all sprinter vehicles. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V600000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- On certain vans, a capacitor within the electronic control unit for the air bag can crack and the air bag may not activate as designed. This condition is signaled to the driver by the SRS-warning lamp.
- Risk
- The air bag may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic control unit for the air bag. Owner notification began on april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler international at 1‑704‑655‑1052.
Recall number 03V082000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Sprinter 2500 52
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
- Check engine light on and fault codes P3005A9, P3005FF, P30074B in CDI Control Unit
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
- Noise on propeller shaft/rear axle from approx
- Engine running complaints
- Fuel Injector Electrical Fault With Fault Codes
What 2003 Sprinter 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Compare the 2003 Sprinter 2500
Other model years
Questions about the 2003 Sprinter 2500
Is the 2003 Sprinter 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Sprinter 2500, fewer than a typical 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Sprinter 2500?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Sprinter 2500 have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, tires and air bags.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2003 Sprinter 2500?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history