2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500
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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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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 100,830 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When i am driving a freeway speed this vehicle loses power and the speed drops to about 40 MPH. This happens randomly. I have had this truck into the dealer several times. They have replaced the main”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 9, 2012 · Engine
“Turbo charger resonator,boost hoses, intake air temp sensor clips, locking clamp at intake manifold for boost/charge air hose retainer. Failure of either one of these components (too often by my exper”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 26, 2009 · Power train
Compare Dodge Sprinter 3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Sprinter 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 3 | 24 |
| 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 7 | 15 |
| 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 6 | 39 |
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 Dodge Sprinter 3500 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500
How do I know if my 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 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 08V339000).
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.