2004 DODGE SPRINTER Problems & Recalls

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.

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 REPA...

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.

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 IMMEDIATE...

Mileage: 43,125

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...

Mileage: 11,000

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...

Mileage: 110,000

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...

Mileage: 66,000

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 ADHER...

Mileage: 7,500

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 ADHER...

Mileage: 7,500

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 ADHER...

Mileage: 7,500

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

Mileage: 135,000

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

Mileage: 135,000

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 DI...

Mileage: 269,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER. WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. A BLOWN TAIL LIGHT FUSE WAS REPAIRED, BUT IT ...

Mileage: 40,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER. WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. A BLOWN TAIL LIGHT FUSE WAS REPAIRED, BUT IT ...

Mileage: 40,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED OIL ON HIS DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAKING PLUG ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT RELEASED THE OIL ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

Mileage: 35,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED OIL ON HIS DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAKING PLUG ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT RELEASED THE OIL ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

Mileage: 15,000

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-70 FROM FREDERICK TO CUMBERLAND IN 2004 DODGE SPRINTER PLEASURE-WAY RV, NOTICED A REVVING IN THE ENGINE. GOING UP FIRST STEEP MOUNTAIN, THE ENGINE DROPPED 10 MPH FROM 65 TO 55. DROVE THROUGH HAGERSTOWN AND GOT ON I-68 TO CUMBERLAND. GOING UP THAT MOUNTAIN, THE RV LOST POWER I...

Mileage: 15,150

THERE IS CURRENTLY A COMPLAINT FOR THE 2500 DODGE SPRINTERS, FOR VALVE STEM FAILURE. WHAT ABOUT THE 3500? I'VE HAD THREE VALVE STEM FAILURES SO FAR AND NO RECOURSE. WHY IS THE 2500 DIFFERENT THAN THE 3,500? TWO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND ONE JUST LET GO WHILE PARKED. LUCKILY TWO WERE ON THE REAR DU...

Mileage: 34,000

ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, WITH OR WITHOUT A/C. CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME AFTER START UP AND AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. SOMETIMES CAN HAPPEN AFTER VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP (EVEN SMALL ONES), DURING TURNS, MOVING OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS. DEALER DID INSTALL KIT TO PREVENT...

Mileage: 17,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPEED DECREASED DRAMATICALLY. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NINE OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED THE ERG VALVE, TURBO MANIFOLD, AND THE TURBO R...

Mileage: 51,000

RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AFTER LEAKAGE OCCURED AT 27000 MILES. IT IS LEAKING AGAIN BUT NOT COVERED UNDER DRIVE TRAIN WARRENTY AND DODGE REFUSES TO REPLACE IT. HOWEVER IF THIS IS A REOCCURING PROBLEM YOU SHOULD INSIST THAT DODGE MODIFY THE DESIGN AND EFFECT A RECALL.

Mileage: 54,622

FAN PULLEY DISLODGES AND TEARS UP THE FRONT ACCESSORIES. DURING EXTENSIVE TRAVELS I HAVE FOUND DOZENS OF SPRINTERS HAVING HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK THAT THE DESIGN OR MATERIALS THAT MAKE UP THE PULLEY ARE FLAWED AND YOU SHOULD INVESTIGATE. I FURTHER BELIEVE THE DESCREPENCY BASED ON CONVERSAT...

Mileage: 52,769

WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY TIRES INFLATED TO 60 PSI MAXIMUM 65 PSI, LEFT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED. THE VALVE STEM CORE SEPARATED FROM THE RUBBER CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. THE VALVE STEM WAS REPLACED.THIS IS ON A 04 3500 DODGE SPRINTER AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE VALVE STEM RECALL ACCORDI...

Mileage: 11,225

WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY MY 04 3500 DODGE SPRINTER RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED. THE VALVE STEM CORE HAD SEPARATED FROM THE RUBBER, CAUSING THE TIRE TO SUDDENLY DEFLATE. DODGE CLAIMS MY TRUCK IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE VALVE STEM RECALL. THIS IS THE 3RD. VALVE STEM TO FAIL. *AK

Mileage: 18,318

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE IS BEING DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WER...

Mileage: 72,000

WHILE PARKED IN A STORE PARKING LOT WITH TIRES INFLATED TO 60 PSI (MAX 65 PSI) INSIDE LEFT REAR TIRE ON A 04 3500 DODGE SPRINTER SUDDENLY WENT FLAT, THE VALVE STEM CORE SEPARATED FROM THE RUBBER CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR. *JB

Mileage: 17,750

WE OWN TWO DODGE SPRINTERS 2500. YEARS 2004 AND 2006. WE HAVE OWNED BOTH FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR. WE HAVE BROKEN SIX WINSHIELDS. WE HAVE LOOKED FOR STRONGER WINDSHIELDS NONE ARE MADE.{ PER PPG} WE HAVE HAD INSTALLS DONE BY FACTORY AND PRIVATE. THE WINDOW FAMES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED FOR DEFECTS...

THE CRANK SHAFT DAMPER PULLY & R & R TIMING CHAIN BROKE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE IMMOBILE. PARTS WERE REPLACED AND 2 MONTHS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. *JB

Mileage: 129,263

I OWN A 2004 SPRINTER VIN # WD1PD443745XXXXXX WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES. I HAVE HAD 3 VALVE STEMS SEPARATE WITH THE CORE COMING COMPLETELY OUT WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES. WHEN I HAD THE OTHERS (3 PLUS THE SPARE) REPLACED 2 OF THEM ALSO CAME APART. *NM

Mileage: 30,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT A TAILPIPE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO BECOME COVERED WITH DIESEL EXHAUST SOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER RESEARCHED THE MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE LACK OF A T...

Mileage: 38,700

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED, INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE MUST BE STOPPED AND TURNED OFF BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE COMPUTER, EGR VALVE, FUSE BLOCK, AND FUEL RELAY SWITCH. THESE EFFORTS HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM.

Mileage: 147,000

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 2004 SPRINTER 2500 DRAINED THE BATTERY AND NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED ABOUT EVERY THREE WEEKS. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WAS A TSB , BUT THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT. *AK

DT CONTACT'S VEHICLE LOST TWO BACK TIRES BECAUSE OF THE TIRE STEMS. THIS IS A DUALLY VEHICLE. THE REAR INNER TIRES BLEW OUT. THE DEALER CAN NOT GET REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE DEALER DID AN EXAMINATION OF THE TIRES, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE VALVE STEMS SPLIT OPEN. HAD ALL SIX VALVE STEMS REPLACED....

Mileage: 19,829

2004 SPRINTER VANS HAD PROBLEMS WITH CARBON DIOXIDE GETTING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *NM

2004 DODGE SPRINTER FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STOP OPERATING WHILE IN MOTION.*MR THERE WAS ALSO A WIRING ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND THE ENGINE FAULT LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO THE LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT

Mileage: 2,000

2004 DODGE SPRINTER FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STOP OPERATING WHILE IN MOTION.*MR THERE WAS ALSO A WIRING ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND THE ENGINE FAULT LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO THE LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT

Mileage: 2,000

SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THERE HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS GRINDING AND VIBRATION WITH THE BRAKES, WHICH HAS IMPERFECTLY THE VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK REPLACED 4 ROTORS IN APRIL 2005 A...

Mileage: 8,000

DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT DUPLICATED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR GREATER VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. OWNER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *AK....WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 IN CALIFORNIA, JUST AFTER PASSING A LAR...

Mileage: 17,000

DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WON'T ADJUST HIGH ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO SEE CARS BEHIND VEHICLE. CHRYSLER'S ANSWER IS THAT IT IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

TIRES LOSING AIR PRESSURE EVERYDAY. *AK PE04066_CAT

Mileage: 1,000

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATTED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. MICHELIN, 225/75R16.*AK PE04066_CAT

Mileage: 3,000

VALVE STEM FAILED ON RIGHT REAR TIRE. TIRE DEFLATED RAPIDLY WHILE PARKED. 6100 MILES ON VEHICLE. DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 158 WHEELBASE AIRSTREAM CONVERSION RV.*AK PE04066_CAT

Mileage: 6,100

VALVE STEM FAILED ON RIGHT REAR TIRE. TIRE DEFLATED RAPIDLY WHILE PARKED. 6100 MILES ON VEHICLE. DODGE SPRINTER 2500, 158 WHEELBASE AIRSTREAM CONVERSION RV.*AK PE04066_CAT

Mileage: 6,100