2005 Sprinter 3500
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
7 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing diesel and turbo/supercharger.
Service brakes
2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
2 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing universal joint and automatic transmission.
Visibility
1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt: contact owned a 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. This mostly occurs while the vehicle decelerated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-27
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Sprinter 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V387000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 08V134000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Sprinter 3500?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 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.