2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 4th out of 6 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Sprinter 2500 years. NHTSA lists 24 complaints, 5 recalls, and 2 reported fires, with airbags the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #4 of 6 Sprinter 2500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (33%)
- Electrical System7 (29%)
- Engine6 (25%)
- Fuel System4 (17%)
- Structure & Body3 (13%)
- Brakes1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some vans lost power steering and power brakes after the vehicle suddenly shut down at highway speed.
- Owners describe sudden engine stalls at freeway speeds, with the vehicle dropping from 70 mph down to 35 mph or slower.
- Headlight wiring has caught fire under the hood, in one case spreading to the fender, bumper, mirror, and insulation.
- Multiple owners reported the intake manifold swirl valves failing, cutting engine power and making the van unsafe to drive.
- A rear door area caught fire and filled the cabin with smoke while driving on the highway.
- One van had no brake pedal response, traced to a melted vacuum hose, with no dashboard warning.
2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V478000Jul 28, 2017Airbags43,689 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.
- NHTSA 16V077000Feb 10, 2016Airbags136,361 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 08V109000Mar 11, 2008Structure & Body727 vehicles
Structure
Chrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201u, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' some vans may not have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the c-pillar.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-853-1403.
2007 compared with other Sprinter 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 reliable?
- Relative to other Sprinter 2500 model years, the 2007 rates Good with a Complaint Index of 40, the 4th-worst of 6 years covered. NHTSA lists 24 complaints and 5 recalls for this year.
- What problems does the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have?
- NHTSA complaints point to airbags (33% of complaints), electrical system issues including headlight and wiring fires (29%), and engine stalling problems (25%), with a median failure mileage of 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2007 Sprinter 2500, covering airbag inflators, missing head impact protection pads, a crankshaft sensor defect, and loose fuel tank fastening strap bolts.
- How does the 2007 Sprinter 2500 compare to the 2008 model?
- The 2008 Sprinter 2500 has a Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, much worse than the 2007's Complaint Index of 40 and Good verdict.