2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).

3Recalls
21Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls

Brake warning light may not show low brake fluid

Recall 16V833Nov 17, 201617,501 vehicles affected

The instrument cluster on these vans may fail to light the BRAKE warning lamp during the startup bulb check.

Steering:Column

Recall 08V339Jul 24, 200810 vehicles affected

Interior Lighting

Recall 07V299Jul 13, 20074,433 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Engine4
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting2
Structure2
Wheels2
Unknown Or Other2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Tires1

What owners report

2026-09-03, Unknown Or Other
My 2005 Dodge Sprinter is subject to Dodge/Stellantis Recall T21 (Emissions Campaign – Reprogram Engine Control Unit (CA)). I have made repeated attempts to have T21 completed. Multiple Dodge/Stellantis service facilities I contacted do not have the required equipment to perform this campaign. The nearest facility I was able to locate with the proper equipment is in [XXX]. However, that facility is also unable to complete T21 because it cannot download/access the manufacturer-required software needed to perform the ECU reprogramming. I contacted Stellantis/Dodge Customer Care and Case # XXX was opened. Stellantis confirmed in writing that the case remains open and escalated and specifica
2026-07-31, Engine
I own a 2005 Dodge Sprinter with open emissions recall T21. I have contacted three authorized Dodge/Chrysler dealerships to have recall T21 completed. All three dealerships refused to perform the recall because they stated they do not have the required equipment to complete the ECU reprogramming. As a result, I am unable to have the open recall completed despite multiple attempts. The manufacturer is failing to provide a reasonable means to complete the recall. I request that NHTSA investigate this issue and require Stellantis to ensure that authorized dealerships have the necessary equipment to perform recall T21.
2025-09-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
See attached document for complaint.
2024-11-15, Engine
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he watched a YouTube video and changed the fuel pressure sensor, but the failure recurred. The contact checked the wire harness, which was fine and pristine. There was a perturbing section on the manifold, and the two wires were cut. The wire webbing was frayed due to rubbing. The local dealer was contacted, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 252,858.
2021-05-05, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS HAD FAILED UPON ACTIVATION. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SOON AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED YET AGAIN. THE CONTACT THEN DECIDED TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS HIMSELF AND DISCOVERED BURNT WIRING IN BOTH HEADLIGHT MANIFOLDS WHICH HE LINKED TO THE REPEATED FAILURE. AFTER THE CONTACT REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHTS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT HAD FAILED YET AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. TH

2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Engine (4), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.

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