2005 SPRINTER 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 SPRINTER 2500
The 2005 SPRINTER 2500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500, potentially affecting up to 23,834 vehicles.
Recall 08V134000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 334 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A...
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
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.
View full details →Recall 08V387000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 465 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH...
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
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.
View full details →Recall 08V173000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: SPORTSMOBILE IS RECALLING 6 MY 2003-2006 2500 SPRINTER VAN CLASS B REGULAR BODY AND EXTENDED BODY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: SPORTSMOBILE WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON...
View full details →Recall 07V095000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 29 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM IN THE LIFT MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER (EITHER WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE) ON THE RICON WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM LIFT.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED. THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR'S OCCUPANT. ALSO, ANYONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM COULD LOSE HIS OR HER BALANCE AND FALL, RESULTING IN INJURY.
Remedy: DAIMLERCHRYSLER IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REPAIR THESE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 06E101). OWNERS CAN CONTACT RICON AT 800-322-2884 OR DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-882-8054.
View full details →Recall 04V600000 — TIRES:VALVE
| 23,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS DISTRIBUTED BY DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER AND EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE VALVE, TR600, ON 16" TIRES, THE VALVE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS WITHIN THE RUBBER PART OR BETWEEN THE METAL PART AND THE RUBBER PART OF THE VALVE STEM.
Consequence: SUCH CRACKING MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AT THE VALVE STEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE VALVES ON ALL SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SPRINTER 2500 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75/R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE TIRES WERE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SEMI TRUCKS DRIVE PAST VAN IT WIGGLES" BECAUSE OF THE FORCE OF THE AIR. THIS INTERFERES WITH THE HANDLING OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY ASKED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT HE DECLINED. *AK
MY VEHICLE (SPRINTER VAN) ROLLED AWAY - DOWN THE HILL, WHILE IN 'PARK' POSITION. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SPRINTER 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T21 Combo Rev4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
Sprinter June 30 — EQUIPMENT
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
Sprinter June 23 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
Sprinter June 2- — EQUIPMENT
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SPRINTER 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPRINTER 2500
- 2002 SPRINTER 2500 — 0 complaints
- 2003 SPRINTER 2500 — 1 complaint
- 2004 SPRINTER 2500 — 1 complaint
- 2005 SPRINTER 2500 (current)
- 2006 SPRINTER 2500 — 4 complaints
- 2007 SPRINTER 2500 — 2 complaints
- 2008 SPRINTER 2500 — 0 complaints
- 2009 SPRINTER 2500 — 0 complaints
Other SPRINTER Models
- SPRINTER 3500 — 60 total complaints
- SPRINTER C2500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER C3500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER MINI-BUS — 0 total complaints