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2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls, newest first

November 17, 2016NHTSA 16V83300017,501 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

Summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Consequence
Without the BRAKE lamp illuminating during the vehicle start up bulb-function check, the driver has no confirmation that the lamp is working and therefore may not know whether or not the lamp will illuminate if the brake fluid level is low. If the operator is unaware that the vehicle has low brake fluid, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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 mailed to owners once the remedy becomes available. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-770-705-2070.
Components
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Service brakes, hydraulic

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 9, 2011NHTSA 11V410000665 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary
Mercedes-benz USA (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2002- 2003 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds may have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.
Consequence
Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the fire wall. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, LLC will notify owners of Dodge sprinters and mbusa will notify owners freightliner sprinters. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (please see recall campaign 09V-418). The safety recall began on October 11, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 1-843-695-5031.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 29, 2009NHTSA 09V41800014,423 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2003 vans sold as Dodge and freightliner vehicles. The intake manifolds may have corroded. A chemical reaction involving sulfur in the diesel fuel that takes place under certain conditions can lead to the formation of sulfuric acid in the exhaust channel of the intake manifold.
Consequence
Intake manifold corrosion may lead to an exhaust gas leak, damage to the fuel return line which could cause a fuel leak, and heat damage to the insulation at the front wall.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold free of charge. Chrysler, LLC is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or sprinter at 843-695-5031.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 24, 2008NHTSA 08V33900010 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 13, 2007NHTSA 07V2990004,433 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with rear air conditioning system, the interior lamp is equipped with an 18W lamp and a scattering lens. In extremely hot and humid conditions, the combination of heat and humidity, and the heat from the lamp due to extreme long term operation, can distort the scattering lens.
Consequence
The switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear interior lamps free of charge with a modified version which is not subject to the impacts of heat and humidity. The recall began on December 17, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler manufacturing international at 1-843-695-5041.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system1
  2. Engine1
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system1
  4. Hydraulic1
  5. Latches/locks/linkages1

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Questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, steering, interior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500?
5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.