MYRModel Year Report

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500

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2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:34:13.308Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Sprinter 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 15 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2012: 2 complaints 2012
2006: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
20010
20020
20030
20042
20056
200624
200715
200839
20093
20122

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

7 of 24 total reports mention: engine.

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CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULTY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON UPON STARTUP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181118

ENTIRE MERCEDES DIESEL SPRINTER ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY AND WILL NEED A NEW ENGINE. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS CRACKED PISTON OR STUCK INJECTOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180730

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A RANDOM FAILURE IN WHICH A LIMP MODE OCCURRED AND CAUSED A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171214

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING, ON HIGHWAY SAW SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF DASH, PULLED OVER, FLAMES OBSERVED, USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FIRE UNDER DASH. ENTIRE WIRING LOOM FOR DASH AND ENGINE WERE DESTROYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120618

The contact owns a 2006. Dodge Sprinter 3500.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240327

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 24 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING, ON HIGHWAY SAW SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF DASH, PULLED OVER, FLAMES OBSERVED, USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FIRE UNDER DASH. ENTIRE WIRING LOOM FOR DASH AND ENGINE WERE DESTROYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120618

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 TURBO RESONATOR FAILURES. MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED THE ABOVE UNIT IN THE FORM OF A WINNEBAGO VIEW. ON OUR FIRST TRIP WE HAD TO CROSS A SMALL MOUNTAIN PASS IN THE SHENANDHOAS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080624

REPEATED FAILURE OF TURBO RESONATOR ON DODGE SPRINTER 3500 / WINNABAGO VIEW RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF 90% OF POWER. PART CRACKS OPEN CAUSING LOSS OF TURBO PRESSURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080620

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090216 — steering

SPRINTER IS RECALLING 10 MY 2001-2006 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 2500 AND 3500 VEHICLES. THE WELDING SEAM BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND STEERING COLUMN OF AFFECTED SPARE PARTS DOES NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMNS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 843-695-5057.

Campaign 08V339000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150113 — equipment adaptive/mobility

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

Campaign 14V706000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170727 — electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006.

Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017.

Campaign 16V833000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V339000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V706000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V833000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.