Does the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500, the most recent reported on November 17, 2016 (Service brakes, hydraulic, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (5 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 16V833000 · reported November 17, 2016 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 17,501 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 08V339000 · reported July 24, 2008 · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR · 10 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The operator may lose steering ability of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Interior lighting

NHTSA campaign 07V299000 · reported July 13, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL · 4,433 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The switching contacts of the lamp may cause a short circuit of the rear lamp increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system5
Engine3
Engine and engine cooling3
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Power train2
Tires2
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 11, 2023 · Engine and engine cooling · 257,600 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the ignition key turned to the off position however, the vehicle remained on, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with EGR valve failure…

Aug 5, 2022 · Electrical system · 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated the backlight of the instrument panel had remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off, and remained constantly illuminated. The failure had been ongoing for the past three years. The contact stated that the failure drained the battery; requiring…

Mar 7, 2020 · Electrical system · 124,000 miles
THE T21 RECALL HAS COMPLETELY RUINED MY PERFECTLY MAINTAINED AND STABLE WORK VEHICLE. INITIALLY AFTER HAVING THE RECALL DONE IT LEFT MY BATTERY DEAD AS IT LEFT COMPONENTS RUNNING...IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP FOR 5 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL THEY KEEP THROWING FIXES AT IT WHICH NEVER SEEM TO WORK! THEY HAVE…

Oct 2, 2019 · Engine · 390,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE AUXILIARY FAN TURNED ON, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: T21 FOR THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

Aug 13, 2019 · Power train · 114,600 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WALNUT CREEK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2404 N MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596, [phone removed]) TO BE SERVICED PER THE RECALL. AFTER THE…

Sprinter 2500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	2	1	0	0
2002	4	0	0	0
2003	5	5	0	1
2004	3	12	0	0
2005	3	21	0	2
2006	5	34	1	1
2007	5	24	0	2

Across all years, the 2008 Sprinter 2500 has the most complaints (53). All Dodge Sprinter 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500, the most recent reported on November 17, 2016 (Service brakes, hydraulic, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500?: Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (5 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 11, 2023.