2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 problems & reliability
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 25% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 17% |
| Structure | 3 | 13% |
| Engine | 2 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 11 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V077000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made…”
Air Bags · filed Jul 18, 2023
“While in motion the vehicles wiper motor stopped working. After further inspection it was determined that the main wiring harness had failed and several electrical conductors had melted away their protective coating causing several systems to short out and stop working. This also caused the wiper motor to prematurely…”
Engine · filed Jan 5, 2018
“Takata recall larry h miller dodge (albuquerque) in the last two months has had my 2007 sprinter for a month to try to replace the takata passenger airbag. I needed the sprinter back so I went to colorado and when I got back, I went to the dealership today. What they told me was that they need a different (new) wiring…”
Air Bags · filed Aug 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
Technical service bulletins
28 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The 10 most recent:
ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected due to vehicle operating conditions Complaint The ASSYST PLUS service reminder appears earlier than expected. The customer or dealer may report that the vehicle…
LI54_30-N-080701 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR Valve stored in CDI control unit, with possible Check Engine Light. Review…
LI14.20-N-073867 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 15, 2026
OM642 DPF Filter Cracked or Broken Complaint Vehicle will not start or exhibits noisy exhaust. Check Engine Lamp (CEL) is on. Multiple control unit communication and system faults may be present, including but not…
LI49.10-N-080528 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2026
Complaint Rattling noise from underneath the vehicle. Cause One or more of the following conditions may be present: 1. The exhaust bracket from the DPF to the transmission is cracked or broken. • See Pic. 1 for an…
LI4910-N-060969 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2026
The check engine light is illuminated, or the AdBlue warning is active, with recorded faults related to AdBlue quality or concentration. Complaint Customer reports an illuminated check engine light and or an AdBlue…
LI49-20-N-080376 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 23, 2026
EGR Valve Diagnosis & Cleaning (and EGR Cooler Cleaning) – OM642, Sprinter 906/907 Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more mechanical related fault codes for EGR…
LI14.20-N-073867 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2026
Engine Oil Level Cannot Be Checked via Instrument Cluster Service Menu Complaint Sometimes the engine oil level cannot be determined using the instrument cluster's service menu. The following mes- sages may be…
LI54.30-N-079757 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick test and/or no communication possible with VGS. Cause Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 Remedy For…
LI27.19-N-079793 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 16, 2025
EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926® on 906, 907 Sprinter with OM642 Diesel Engine Complaint Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking between 1700 and 1900 rpm. Complaint B: One or more…
LI14.20-N-073867 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 25, 2025
Warning Lamp "Washer Fluid Empty" Yet Reservoir Is Not Empty Complaint: Warning lamp "washer fluid empty", even thought the washer fluid reservoir is full Cause: Insufficient electrical conductivity of the washer fluid…
LI82.35-N-078930 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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