Tl* the contact owns a 2005 sprinter 2500 equipped with michelin ltx m/s tires, size: lt225/75/r16. While driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by tread separation. The tires were replacement tires. The tires were included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13t012000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The approximate tire failure mileage was 20,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 106,000.
The worst 2005 Sprinter 2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 5
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or daimler buses at 1‑905‑403‑7807.
Recall number 08V387000 · Recall details
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
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Daimler buses of north carolina (dbnc) is recalling 334 my 2005-2006 sprinter 2500 and my 2003, 2005-2007 sprinter 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Dbnc is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or dbnc at 1‑905‑403‑7807.
Recall number 08V134000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the interlock switch system in the lift may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift.
- Risk
- In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
- Remedy
- Daimlerchrysler is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). Owners can contact ricon at 800‑322‑2884 or daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑882‑8054.
Recall number 07V095000 · 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Sprinter 2500 63
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
- 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
What 2005 Sprinter 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact stated when semi trucks drive past van it wiggles" because of the force of the air. This interferes with the handling of the contact's vehicle. The dealership was contacted, and they asked the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing, but he declined.
My vehicle (sprinter van) rolled away - down the hill, while in 'park' position.
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Questions about the 2005 Sprinter 2500
Is the 2005 Sprinter 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Sprinter 2500, 1.5 times a typical 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Sprinter 2500?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Sprinter 2500 have?
5 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment and tires.
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