Dodge Sprinter 3500 years to avoid
The Dodge Sprinter 3500 years to avoid are 2008, 2006, 2007, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2003 is the cleanest year on record.
113
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2001–2012
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sprinter 3500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 43 | |
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 37 | |
| 2007 | Open safety investigation | 18 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 3 |
Every Sprinter 3500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009avoid | 3 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 43 | 6 | |
| 2007avoid | 18 | 7 | |
| 2006avoid | 37 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Sprinter 3500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sprinter 3500 years to avoid are 2008, 2006, 2007, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2003.
What is the best year for the Dodge Sprinter 3500?
By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sprinter 3500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Sprinter 3500 have?
Across all model years, the Sprinter 3500 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 113 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.