MYRModel Year Report

2003 Sprinter 3500

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2003 Sprinter 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:16.302Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 2 complaints 2003 2 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011
2003: 2 complaints 2003 2 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011
2003: 2 complaints 2003 2 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011

2003: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
20032
20042
200514
200621
20071
20086
20103
20110

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-21

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

Passenger seat belt kept locking while van was moving and then would not retract at all. Driver side retracts but very slowly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-20

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2003-04-14Air bags03V082000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2009-01-30Equipment adaptive/mobility08V134000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V082000 · Air bags
  • Recall 08V134000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Sprinter 3500?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Sprinter 3500 have?
2 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.