The most-reported Sprinter run is WD0PE745285 (2008 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 56% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 2.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for Sprinter model years 2005–2007.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Sprinter has 118 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 13% of every Sprinter complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD0PE745285•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| WD0PE845185•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| WD0PE845085•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| WD0PE845785•••••• | 2008 | — | 1 | |
| WD0PE745585•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| WD1PD443645•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WD0PE745885•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| WD0PE745375•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| WD8PE746375•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| WD5PD644045•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WD0PE745X85•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| WD0PE845585•••••• | 2008 | — | — |
Each of the other 106 Sprinter runs has 3 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Sprinter the gap between build years is 2.1×: a 2008 car draws 2.1 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2008 | 66 | 32 | — | |
| 2007 | 64 | 49 | — | |
| 2004 | 36 | 27 | — | |
| 2003 | 11 | 10 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2008 at 2.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 56% of everything Dodge Sprinter owners report: Air Bags, 94 of 180 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Tires | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 4 | |
| Structure | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Visibility | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Dodge Sprinter; the 6 below cover build years 2005 to 2007. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 08V663000 | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2005–2007 |
| 08V662000 | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2005–2007 |
| 08V526000 | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2007 |
| 08V524000 | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2007 |
| 07V246000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2007 |
| 08V569000 | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2006 |
08V663000 was opened in 2008 on cars built from 2005: 3 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Dodge Sprinter | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 180 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 4 (2.2%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Dodge Sprinter share of that is 180 complaints over 118 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge Sprinter VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 180 NHTSA complaints from 118 Sprinter runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Sprinter production run has the most complaints?
WD0PE745285, a 2008 build, with 5 complaints. The typical Sprinter run has 1.5.
Which Sprinter years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 2.1 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.
How many Sprinter complaints involve a crash?
0% of 180 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 4 involved a fire.
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