2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 has 2 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the passenger airbag replacement and problems starting the vehicle. Several calls and efforts to resolve these concerns have been documented without full resolution.
Common Issues- Passenger airbag replacement. Owners report difficulties obtaining a replacement for the passenger airbag from Dodge dealers, requiring intervention by a Mercedes Sprinter dealership. The recall status remains active in NHTSA records despite replacement and reimbursement.
- Starting problems. Issues include repeated failures to start the vehicle. The Y-connect harness from battery to alternator and starter had multiple remanufacturings for improvement but was not subject to a recall for this vehicle.
The 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 has 4 recalls affecting various safety and equipment components. The recalls involve seat belts, wheelchair lift components, and airbag inflators, which pose risks related to occupant safety in crash scenarios.
Recalls- Seat belts. NHTSA recall 11V210000 affects 3,437 vehicles. Certain three-seat bench safety belts may not lock or meet force requirements, increasing injury risk in crashes. Mercedes-Benz inspects and replaces defective seat belts at no charge. The recall began July 15, 2011.
- Wheelchair lift platform support. NHTSA recall 14V706000 covers 34 vehicles. Platform side plates on Ricon wheelchair lifts may crack, causing the platform to separate when doors open, risking injury. Cummings Mobility will install support bumpers or replace cracked platforms for free. Recall start date was January 13, 2015.
- Driver side airbag inflator. NHTSA recall 16V077000 involves 136,361 vehicles. Excessive internal pressure can rupture the driver airbag inflator, projecting metal fragments and risking serious injury or death. Daimler and Fiat Chrysler send notifications and replace inflators free of charge. The recall started March 31, 2017.
- Passenger side airbag inflator. NHTSA recall 17V478000 affects 43,689 vehicles. Passenger airbag inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation, causing metal fragments to injure occupants. Daimler Vans USA handles notification and free replacement. The recall began September 29, 2017, superseding some earlier related recalls.
Owners facing recurring repairs or unresolved recall issues with this vehicle may have rights under state lemon laws. Consultation with a qualified attorney is advisable for those dealing with persistent safety defects or incomplete remedies.
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500 Summary
2008
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
183521
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
43689 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
136361 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
34 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
3437 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Complaints
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
ID: 2079357ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We've had multiple issues with starting the vehicle. After number attempts to eradicate the issue, I Google searched the problems and found that the y connect harness from battery to alternator and starter had been remanufactured for improvement 3 times. I'm uncertain why this part did not have a recall for my vehicle. Mercedes manufacturer for our motor should be responsible for this issue since there have been so many reported issues with this part. Can you please evaluate the complaint and advise.
2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500
ID: 2074212AIR BAGS
Dodge was not able to replace the passenger airbag. No dealers could replace it. I had the passenger airbag replaced by a Mercedes Sprinter dealership and was reimbursed by Dodge. The problem is they can not remove the recall from NHTSA. I still get email and mail telling me to replace the passenger airbag. I've called 4 times over 2 years. Each time they say they'll fix it. It still shows the recall is not complete. How can I remedy this? Dodge has been no help.