2007 Sprinter 2500 recalls and problems

The 2007 Sprinter 2500 has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Sprinter dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Sprinter 2500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Sprinter 2500 recalls

Recall 09V-325: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported Aug 3, 2009 · 14 vehicles affected · QUALITY VANS

Problem: Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, 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 wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Quality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.

Recall 08V-387: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported Aug 6, 2008 · 465 vehicles affected · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH CAROLINA

Problem: Daimler buses is recalling 465 my 2004-2008 sprinter 2500 and 3500 buses 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 systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Fix: Daimler buses is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or daimler buses at 1-905-403-7807.

2007 Sprinter 2500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,300 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 2007 Sprinter 2500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 8,300 miles · reported Jul 18, 2008
Engine power greatly reduced, unable to enter on-ramp of highways to safely merge. Can not accelerate. Derrick dodge in edmonton, alberta, canada told me this is a common issue with the sprinter 3500 model 3 liter engine. It is turbo air booster hose clamp defectively cut into the hose causing it to split. Part number fp 68047331-aa, hose description 07-014-005.
Air Bags · at 600 miles · reported Oct 18, 2007
The contact owns a 2007 sprinter 2500. Before purchasing the vehicle, the contact and the dealer knew of an existing safety recall (Manufacturer notification code g20). The dealer LED her to believe that the recall repair would be performed before she received the keys to the vehicle. She has since learned that the repair was never made. She has been calling the dealer since receiving the recall notice and was informed that the parts were not available to make the repair. The contact stated that she drives children around and does not know if it is safe to continue. The current mileage was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Sprinter 2500: 09V-325 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-387 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Sprinter 2500?

Owners report air bags problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,300 miles.

Are Sprinter recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Sprinter dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.