Sprinter 3500 years to avoid
No model year of the Sprinter 3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Sprinter 3500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Sprinter 3500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Sprinter 3500 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine21
- Tires8
- Transmission4
- Fuel system4
- Brakes4
- Body4
- Acceleration3
- Seat belts2
- Electrical2
- Visibility1
- Lights1
- Airbags1
Sprinter 3500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | - | 3 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 6 | Tires | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 21 | Engine | 11,500 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2005 | - | 14 | Engine | 5,444 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Sprinter 3500
What years of the Sprinter 3500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Sprinter 3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Sprinter 3500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Sprinter 3500?
Engine, with 21 complaints across all years, followed by tires (8) and transmission (4).
How many recalls does the Sprinter 3500 have?
6 recalls between 2003 and 2010. The 2006 model year has the most, with 4.
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