2004 Dodge Sprinter problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:valve (6) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (4) · Tires (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (34)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2021-06-03 · T21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emissions recall t21 reprogram engine control unit
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-03-12 · T21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emissions recall t21 reprogram engine control unit
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-05-21 · T21 Rev3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emissions recall t21 reprogram engine control unit
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-02-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“upon completion of the t21 recall, the check engine light (error code u0423) came on. the instrument cluster light continued to illuminate after the vehicle's ignition was off, draining the battery.…”
2018-07-05 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge sprinter. the contact stated that the vehicle consistently misfired. the dodge manufacturer included the vehicle in its t21 emissions recall for the engine control unit; however, the tools, an available technician, and the part was not available to schedule the repair appointment. the following dealers were contact…”
2017-11-29 · Unknown Or Other“i used your online vin checker to see if my car has a recall and it said no recalls, and request invalid but i know i entered the correct vin and you gave me my vehicle year and model information.…”
2015-03-02 · Tires · 43,125 mi“four p225/75r15xl scorpion str tires purchased & installed 8-5-10 at evans tire &service center 1530 garnet ave. san diego ca 92109 onto 2004 dodge sprinter 2500, mileage 28274. on 2-28-2015 mileage approx.43125mi. : passerby reported left rear tire appeared very low on air; driver immediately presentedvan to same shop where employee refus…”
2014-07-13 · Structure:body · 11,000 mi“the sliding door which is the only egress for passengers in the back of the van will not open. i have had it fixed 4 times and it continuously fails. i have talked to other sprinter owners and they have the same problem. should there be an incident that required the quick evacuation of the van by passengers in the rear of the van they could be v…”
2012-11-09 · Engine · 110,000 mi“driving at freeway speed the vehicle losses power and the speed decreases to about 40 mph. i can pull over and turn of the motor for about 10 seconds and start up and the vehicle will reset and run fine until it does it again randomly. this is very dangerous especially when you are in the left hand lane and you are trying to get to a safe place to…”
2010-02-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 66,000 mi“2004 dodge sprinter - the braking system stiffens up (power brake) if i push the pedal hard especially when i back up the vehicle. it's like the booster has frozen solid and the brake pedal can't travel all the way down. if i let the vehicle sit for a while (1 hr) it will get back to normal. this is a repeat incident and started in the first year b…”
2009-10-22 · Structure:body · 7,500 mi“in may of 2005 i purchased a new dodge (mercedes benz) sprinter 2500 passenger van. within the first 3 months and 7,500 miles of date of purchase the vehicle began to show signs of premature rusting and leakage over the entire vehicle. i pursued remedy thru all authorized sprinter dealerships adhering to chrysler protocols and recommendations. no …”
2009-09-22 · Interior Lighting · 135,000 mi“there is a safety recall id # 07v299000 - interior lighting on the make and model of my vehicle and my vehicle has the same symptoms yet is not part of the recall. dodge has ordered the parts to be replaced and is charging $277.67. please let me know how to correct this issue. *tr…”
2009-07-05 · Wheels · 269,000 mi“original equipment steel wheel on 2004 dodge sprinter broke along "spokes". this could be a life threatening condition at highway speeds or in a loaded van. i noticed a noise coming from the wheel and took it to a shop where they could find nothing wrong because the cracks in the wheel are very difficult to detect unless inspected very closely. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.