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2008 Dodge Sprinter recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 2 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 28, 201717V478000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V478000
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| Feb 10, 201616V077000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V077000
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| Nov 5, 201414V706000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityIf the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V706000
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| May 20, 201313V213000 | Electrical systemWhen the electrical power is interrupted, the siren, warning lights, and patient compartment lights may not operate. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V213000
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| Mar 30, 201111V210000 | Seat beltsIN 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V210000
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| Jul 29, 200808V347000 | Suspension: rear springsTHE REAR AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL EARLIER THAN DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V347000
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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 component74
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 57 | 77 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
| Diesel | 1 | 1 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power.”
- Air bags
“The recalls are for 2016-2015 airbags component. I had called every dodge dealership within my 50miles distance and mercedes benz and they dont have the part to perform the repair or they mention they have no space for…”
- Air bags
“I have a Mercedes Sprinter Van that has a Dodge Vin number and no one wants to provide the replacement of the Airbag in the vehicle.”
Other Dodge Sprinter model years
- 20094 recalls6 complaints
- 20088 recalls92 complaints
- 200713 recalls86 complaints
- 200613 recalls58 complaints
- 20055 recalls27 complaints
- 20043 recalls53 complaints
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2008 Dodge Sprinter recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Sprinter have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter. The most recent, 17V478000 (reported July 28, 2017), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Dodge Sprinter recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment adaptive/mobility (1), electrical system (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (77%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 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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