Passenger seat belt kept locking while van was moving and then would not retract at all. Driver side retracts but very slowly.
The worst 2003 Sprinter 3500 problems
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- Seat belts1
- Tires1
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- Seat belts1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
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
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 3500 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 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2003 sprinter 3500 shc, unit 1 and unit 2 were westbound on the turnpike when a set of dual tires came off unit 1 and struck unit 2. Both units subsequently pull over on the north shoulder. *bf the left rear duals sheered off the hub. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0062-89)*jb updated 03/29/11
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Is the 2003 Sprinter 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Sprinter 3500, fewer than a typical 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Sprinter 3500?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Sprinter 3500 have?
2 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility and air bags.
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