2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2001 compare to other Sprinter 3500 years?

Sprinter 3500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V339000SteeringJuly 24, 2008 · 10 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 — common questions

Is the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Dodge Sprinter 3500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sprinter 3500 years to avoid are 2008, 2006, 2007, 2009. The cleanest record among Sprinter 3500 years belongs to 2003.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2001 compare to other Sprinter 3500 years?

Does the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have recalls?

2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 — common questions

Is the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 reliable?

Does the 2001 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have recalls?

Which Dodge Sprinter 3500 years should you avoid?

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