2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems
NHTSA has received 41 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, and 37% of them involve engine. Next are drivetrain & axles (17%) and fuel system (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 37% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 24,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 24,000 miles (15 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 3 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2006 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Dodge Sprinter 2500 with enough data (31 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Gear shifter was able to be moved from park to neutral without the keys in the ignition or the "bypass" switch being pressed. A 5 year old was able to move the shifter into neutral without key in the ignition or pressing the bypass button which allowed the vehicle to roll down a hill.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge sprinter 2500. The contact stated that when he attempted to use the vehicle, he noticed a fire had taken place in the cabin of the around the instrument panel. The contact called the manufacturer and an investigator was sent out to look at the vehicle. The contact was informed that the failure was an isolated incident and they did not know what caused the fire. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were approximately 30,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge sprinter. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak in the fuel filter. The failure caused diesel fuel to leak onto the engine and the ground. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that if the fuel filter were changed with o-rings supplied with the filter, the failure would still occur. The water sensor was changed with o-rings, which were slightly different.
Repeated electrical problems. Headlights taillights etc. Dealer states it is fuses & bulbs. Vehicle checked by automotive electrician and fuses bulbs etc ok. Possible defective wiring. Have made numerous (5) attempts to correct. Relative also owns similar vehicle with same problems.
Resonator failure on a 2006 dodge sprinter (winnebago view). When the resonator breaks, it poses a significant danger of an accident occurring due to the sudden and complete loss of engine power. This sudden rapid deceleration without any warning sign of any kind causes a serious and unacceptable safety hazard not only to us but also to any other person on the road. It has broken down on may 17, 2007, may 27, 2009 and august 17, 2010. Repair was made by replacing the resonator.