There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter, but owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Dodge Sprinter problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Valve — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 2
- Structure › Body — 2
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Dodge Sprinter complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Feb 4, 2020
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 29, 2017
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.
Structure · at 11,000 miles · reported Jul 13, 2014
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 very seriously harmed. This is a very serious defect that chrysler will not acknowledge.
Engine · at 110,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2012
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 pull over. This has happened several times and I have replaced the turbo resonator 3 time on this truck. This is a plastic part and the body cracks from the vibration and pressure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 66,000 miles · reported Feb 25, 2010
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 but I did not pay too much attention since I did not understand what happened and the problem disappeared for a while. But lately is reappearing more frequently. No accident yet. Nothing has been done to correct the failure. The vehicle is out of…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Dodge Sprinter have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
Owners report tires problems most often (11 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,000 miles.
Are Dodge recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.