2003 Sprinter 3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Sprinter 3500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 3500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Sprinter 3500 recalls

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 08V134Mar 24, 2008334 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 03V082Mar 6, 2003281 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Sprinter 3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

2013-01-20, Seat Belts
PASSENGER SEAT BELT KEPT LOCKING WHILE VAN WAS MOVING AND THEN WOULD NOT RETRACT AT ALL. DRIVER SIDE RETRACTS BUT VERY SLOWLY. *TR
2011-03-21, Tires
2003 SPRINTER 3500 SHC, UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 WERE WESTBOUND ON THE TURNPIKE WHEN A SET OF DUAL TIRES CAME OFF UNIT 1 AND STRUCK UNIT 2. BOTH UNITS SUBSEQUENTLY PULL OVER ON THE NORTH SHOULDER. *BF THE LEFT REAR DUALS SHEERED OFF THE HUB. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0062-89)*JB UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF

2003 Sprinter 3500 questions

Does the 2003 Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Sprinter 3500: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Sprinter 3500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Sprinter 3500 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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