2004 Sprinter 3500

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2004 Sprinter 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:09.898Z

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.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2004: 2 complaints

View as data table
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.

Service brakes

2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2008-11-21Equipment adaptive/mobility08V387000 Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…

    Remedy: Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or daimler buses at 1-905-403-7807.

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V387000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Sprinter 3500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Sprinter 3500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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