Does the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, seat belts, suspension, structure. 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 2008 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?

53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 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 2008 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.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls, newest first

July 28, 2017NHTSA 17V47800043,689 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Summary: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall fully supersedes recall 15V-354 and partially supersedes recalls 16V-379 and 17V-025.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 10, 2016NHTSA 16V077000136,361 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Summary: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 30, 2011NHTSA 11V2100003,437 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary: Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. The seat benches in the second seating row may have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, "occupant protection in interior impact," and motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies." first, those safety belts may not lock as required. Second, the assembly loop may not perform to minimum force requirements.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes-benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. The safety recall began on July 15, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 29, 2008NHTSA 08V347000246 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs

Summary: Sprinter is recalling 246 my 2008 Dodge or freightliner 2500 trucks. The rear axle spring leaves were produced with an incorrect raw material. Therefore the leaves are thicker than the serial components.
Consequence: The rear axle springs may fail earlier than designed increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle springs free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-843-695-5000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 11, 2008NHTSA 08V109000727 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: Chrysler/sprinter is recalling 727 my 2007-2008 Dodge and freightliner sprinter 2500 passenger vans equipped with 144 inch wheelbase and standard roof height. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201U, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' some vans may not have had certain head impact protection pads installed at the c-pillar.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the head impact protection pads are missing, the appropriate pads will be installed. The recall began on April 9, 2008. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-853-1403.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 2008 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: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags41
Electrical system3
Diesel1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine1

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Questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, seat belts, suspension, structure. 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 2008 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 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500?: 53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.