Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2005 Sprinter 2500 peaked in 2005, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2005 Sprinter 2500
Van, diesel, 4x2, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Oct 13, 2005 to Nov 6, 2015.
Recall campaigns covering this model year524k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2005 van
Severity index33.32005 vans average 4.0
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2005 Sprinter 2500 name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 2005 Sprinter 2500
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V-387 | Aug 6, 2008 | These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the… | Adaptive equipment | 465 | Not stated |
| 08V-173 | Apr 15, 2008 | Refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube | Equipment | 6 | Repair or modification |
| 08V-134 | Mar 24, 2008 | These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles."… | Adaptive equipment | 334 | Not stated |
| 07V-095 | Mar 13, 2007 | Certain buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard… | Adaptive equipment | 29 | Repair or modification |
| 04V-600 | Dec 23, 2004 | On certain trucks distributed by dodge or freightliner and equipped with a tire valve, tr600, on 16" tires, the valve can develop cracks within… | Tires | 23,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2005 Sprinter 2500
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 6, 2015Failure Nov 4, 2015106,000 milesNaples, FLTread/belt
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.
NHTSA complaint 10788840 - Filed Dec 28, 2005Failure Dec 27, 20058,000 milesAmado, AZSuspension
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
NHTSA complaint 10146272 - Filed Oct 13, 2005Failure Aug 3, 200512,000 milesRichmond, VAAutomatic transmissionCrash
MY VEHICLE (SPRINTER VAN) ROLLED AWAY - DOWN THE HILL, WHILE IN 'PARK' POSITION. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10139640
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
63 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- 9004275 Jul 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC"… - 9003215 Feb 12, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR applicati… - 9002887 Feb 11, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector… - 9004275 Jul 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC"… - 9004009 Mar 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built… - 3100519 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. - 3100319 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. - 3100619 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. - R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. - T21 Combo Rev4 Mar 12, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit - 23-015-20 Apr 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 - 08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. - LI09.40-N-070781 Jan 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check engine light on and fault codes P3005A9, P3005FF, P30074B in CDI Control Unit - 31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. - 31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. - 31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. - LI41 10-N-068968 Apr 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Noise on propeller shaft/rear axle from approx. 25mph - Sprinter October Oct 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter July 28 Jul 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter July 14 Jul 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - LI54 25-N-065909 Jul 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
447 Metris does not shift out of Park - Sprinter Septemb Sep 15, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter Septemb Sep 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter Septemb Sep 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter June 30 Jun 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter June 23 Jun 23, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter June 16 Jun 16, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter June 9- Jun 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Sprinter June 2- Jun 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - LI91 40-N-066319 Jun 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SRS Lamp Illuminated - LI91 40-N-051128 Jun 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Seat belt does not roll up correctly - LI88 10-N-062698 Jun 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Installation position of fender liner twisted at rear - LI83 25-N-062699 Jun 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Noise from area of blower motor with climate control switched on - LI68 74-N-057463 Jun 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Sliding door in partition wall cannot be locked in open position - LI54 65-N-062609 Jun 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Signal tone of Parktronic system (PTS) too quiet - LI54 25-N-061756 Jun 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ESP indicator lamp active, fault code C007500 in ESP control unit - LI46 10-P-065829 Jun 2, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lane Keeping Assist: Fault message in instrument cluster, function not available. - LI33 00-N-066643 Jun 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ball joint check on front axle - LI32 20-N-066562 Jun 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Creaking noises at front spring at low outside temperatures - LI27 60-N-048766 Jun 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ESM (electronic selector lever module) fault 0002 "Undervoltage" - LI18 00-N-054809 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine oil level above max, oil indicator light on - LI14 20-N-051286 Jun 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve leaking or not closing properly - LI4700N069277 Jan 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine running complaints - Fault code P062700 current and/or stored in FSCU (N118) - LI0716N069263 Jan 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fuel Injector Electrical Fault With Fault Codes - Weekly Parts Upd Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - GI49 00-N-067800 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automatic transmission housing cracked - Consequential damage due to cracked diesel particulate filter bracket - Parts Update - J Jul 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - Parts Update - J Jul 6, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - LI41-10-N-068968 Oct 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Noise on propeller shaft/rear axle as from 35mph - LI54.00-N-068243 Jun 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Transport mode active/transport mode cannot be deactivated - Weekly Parts Upd May 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter - LI49.10-N-060969 May 12, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OM651 Exhaust Bracket Cracking - 9002519 Mar 20, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco… - 16TS7 Mar 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number - 14TL9 Oct 23, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program. - 14TL8 Oct 31, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool. - 14TL7 Oct 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14TL7 DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100 - 14CSA23 Oct 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN - 14CSA22 Oct 24, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams - 14CSA21 Oct 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14CSA21 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center ?
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.