2008 SPRINTER 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SPRINTER 3500
The 2008 SPRINTER 3500 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (4 complaints), Equipment Adaptivemobility (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500, potentially affecting up to 465 vehicles.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 35000 SPRINTER VAN EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ROAD VENTURE A/T TIRES SIZED LT215/85R16 (N/A), DOT H20PYD4A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES HAD BLOWN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND A THIRD TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED BUBBLING AND SEPARATION OF THE INNER SIDE WALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER DISCOUNT TIRES IN TRAVERSE CITY, MI WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES.
THE ROAD RESCUE SPRINTER AMBULANCE CONVERSION HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THEIR CONVERSIONS. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS MADE TO TWO (2) OF OUR SPRINTER AMBULANCES AND ROAD RESCUE HAS FAILED TO REPAIR AND SOLVE THE ISSUES. THE STRUCTURAL ISSUES PROVIDE A RISK TO OUR EMT'S AND PATIENTS AS WELL. *TR
THE DODGE SPRINTER AMBULANCE, ROAD RESCUE CONVERSION, THE CABINET/SHELF FELL OFF OF THE WALL BARELY MISSING THE PARAMEDIC ONBOARD. *TR
THE ROAD RESCUE SPRINTER AMBULANCE CONVERSION HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THEIR CONVERSIONS. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS MADE TO TWO (2) OF OUR SPRINTER AMBULANCES AND ROAD RESCUE HAS FAILED TO REPAIR AND SOLVE THE ISSUES. THE STRUCTURAL ISSUES PROVIDE A RISK TO OUR EMT'S AND PATIENTS AS WELL. *TR
THE ROAD RESCUE SPRINTER AMBULANCE CONVERSION HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THEIR CONVERSIONS. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS REPAIRS MADE TO TWO (2) OF OUR SPRINTER AMBULANCES AND ROAD RESCUE HAS FAILED TO REPAIR AND SOLVE THE ISSUES. THE STRUCTURAL ISSUES PROVIDE A RISK TO OUR EMT'S AND PATIENTS AS WELL. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SPRINTER 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI09.40-N-070781 — ENGINE
Check engine light on and fault codes P3005A9, P3005FF, P30074B in CDI Control Unit
LI4700N069277 — ENGINE
Engine running complaints - Fault code P062700 current and/or stored in FSCU (N118)
Sprinter Septemb — EQUIPMENT
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
LI27 60-N-048766 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ESM (electronic selector lever module) fault 0002 "Undervoltage"
LI91 40-N-066319 — AIR BAGS
SRS Lamp Illuminated
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SPRINTER 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPRINTER 3500
- 2003 SPRINTER 3500 — 2 complaints
- 2004 SPRINTER 3500 — 3 complaints
- 2005 SPRINTER 3500 — 17 complaints
- 2006 SPRINTER 3500 — 26 complaints
- 2007 SPRINTER 3500 — 1 complaint
- 2008 SPRINTER 3500 (current)
- 2010 SPRINTER 3500 — 3 complaints
- 2011 SPRINTER 3500 — 0 complaints
Other SPRINTER Models
- SPRINTER 2500 — 11 total complaints
- SPRINTER C2500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER C3500 — 0 total complaints
- SPRINTER MINI-BUS — 0 total complaints