2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls

Most common 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Engine	3
Power Train	2
Tires	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2023-08-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the ignition key turned to the off position however, the vehicle remained on, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with EGR valve failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with ignition failure. The vehicle was not repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 257,600.

2022-08-05, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated the backlight of the instrument panel had remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off, and remained constantly illuminated. The failure had been ongoing for the past three years. The contact stated that the failure drained the battery; requiring the battery to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was due to a Manufacturer's Campaign Number: T21. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that after the repair, the failure had returned and that the vehicle could not be repaired a second time under the original recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The man

2020-03-07, Electrical System
THE T21 RECALL HAS COMPLETELY RUINED MY PERFECTLY MAINTAINED AND STABLE WORK VEHICLE. INITIALLY AFTER HAVING THE RECALL DONE IT LEFT MY BATTERY DEAD AS IT LEFT COMPONENTS RUNNING...IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP FOR 5 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL THEY KEEP THROWING FIXES AT IT WHICH NEVER SEEM TO WORK! THEY HAVE REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, EGR, 2 PCMS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER PARTS. IT STILL HAS NO POWER AND SURGES AND IS BLOWING BLACK SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THE T21 RECALL AS MY VAN IS STILL BROKEN AND NO CAN SEEM TO FIX IT. I AM DISAPPOINTED YOU WOULD FORCE A RECALL WITHOUT PROPER INVESTIGATION FIRST. MY VAN IS USELESS NOW AND ITS COST ME 1000'S OF DOLLARS I

2019-10-02, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE AUXILIARY FAN TURNED ON, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: T21 FOR THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 390,000.

2019-08-13, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WALNUT CREEK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2404 N MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596, (888) 377-2513) TO BE SERVICED PER THE RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE AND ASKED FOR A LOANER VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED HIS REQUEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,60

2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 questions

Does the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500: Brake warning light may not show low brake fluid; Steering:Column; Interior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Engine (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.