Summary
The Dodge Sprinter 2500 has 7 recalls spanning 2002 through 2011, with the most serious being a Takata-related passenger airbag inflator defect on 2007-2009 models where the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The 2008-2011 models equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment have a recall covering the seatbelts at those seats, which may not restrain occupants properly in a crash. On 2008 models, the rear leaf springs can fail prematurely and cause a loss of control. Also on 2007 models, C-pillar head impact protection pads were left out during assembly on certain vehicles, which reduces protection for rear seat occupants in a crash.
Going back to the 2004 model year, vehicles equipped with a rear air conditioning system have rear interior light units that can overheat over time, distort the lens, short-circuit, and start a fire. The 2009-2010 model years have a spring plate on the oil filler neck that can crack, letting engine oil leak into the engine compartment and creating a fire risk from contact with hot surfaces.
On 2002-2003 models, the intake manifold can corrode internally due to a chemical reaction in the exhaust channel, which can result in an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line, and heat damage near the firewall.
