Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Dodge Sprinter recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Interior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 17, 201616V833000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelWithout the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V833000
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| Aug 9, 201111V410000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemINTAKE MANIFOLD CORROSION MAY LEAD TO AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK, DAMAGE TO THE FUEL RETURN LINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, AND HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION AT THE FIRE… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V410000
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| Oct 29, 200909V418000 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemINTAKE MANIFOLD CORROSION MAY LEAD TO AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK, DAMAGE TO THE FUEL RETURN LINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, AND HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION AT THE FRONT… DetailsHide details for campaign 09V418000
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| Jul 24, 200808V339000 | Steering: columnTHE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V339000
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| Jul 13, 200707V299000 | Interior lightingTHE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V299000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component20
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 7 | 35 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 15 |
| Power train | 2 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 10 |
| Visibility | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sprinter, Sprinter 2500.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was…”
- Engine
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge sprinter 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 63 mph with a rv trailer hitched, the engine hesitated and was 10 degrees warmer than normal.”
- Latches/locks/linkages
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge sprinter 2500 van. The contact stated that the door hatches and the locking mechanisms would not work.”
Other Dodge Sprinter model years
- 200713 recalls86 complaints
- 200613 recalls58 complaints
- 20055 recalls27 complaints
- 20043 recalls53 complaints
- 20035 recalls20 complaints
- 20024 recalls0 complaints
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2003 Dodge Sprinter recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Dodge Sprinter. The most recent, 16V833000 (reported November 17, 2016), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Dodge Sprinter recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), steering (1), interior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Dodge Sprinter?
Tires is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Dodge Sprinter?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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