2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, and owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and service brakes, hydraulic
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured June 30, 2003, to August 31, 2006. The instrument cluster on the affected vehicles fails to illuminate the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster during the vehicle start up bulb-function check.…
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and DVUSA and Dodge dealers will correct the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification was sent to owners on January 6, 2017. A second notice will be…
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 sprinter dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a…
Remedy: Ilderton conversion is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 dodge sprinter 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a…
Remedy: Ilderton conversion is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.
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Column (steering)
Sprinter is recalling 10 my 2001-2006 dodge and freightliner 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The welding seam between the bracket and steering column of affected spare parts does not meet design specifications. The result of an out of specification welding seam is that the steering column may detach from its interior vehicle mounting bracket.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering columns free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. Owners may contact sprinter at 843-695-5057.
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Interior lighting
On certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18w lamp and a scattering lens. In extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. The recall began on december 17, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler…
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,016 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 12, 2021 · Engine and engine cooling
“Steering wheel is not too good and interior lighting lamp I have issues”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2021 · Steering
Compare Dodge Sprinter 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Sprinter 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 3 | 21 |
| 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 5 | 34 |
| 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 5 | 24 |
| 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 5 | 53 |
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 4 | 3 |
| 2013 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500
How do I know if my 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V299000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.