2003 Dodge Sprinter
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 47 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
11 of 15 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing valve and tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
This stuff is dangerous. I've lost three tire valves in less than 1000 miles and the last was sudden and violent. Honestly, I thought I'd done something wrong, but I've used only mr. Clean wash system and a very dilute degreaser on the wheels.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-07
Also filed under Power train
While stopping for a red light consumer heard a loud noise. Cfonsumer got out of vehicle and noticed that tire flat. Aaa was called, who indicated that the valve stem blew out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-12
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.
Electrical system
2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.
Visibility
1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2004-09-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-02-02 Tire valve failure
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Dodge Sprinter — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Dodge Sprinter 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 2003 Dodge Sprinter?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Sprinter have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.