Does the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 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 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints), followed by engine (7).

How many 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500.

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.

2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 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.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 14V706000 · reported November 5, 2014 · Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply · 34 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
The risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.

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.

Most reported problems

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

Engine and engine cooling11
Engine7
Electrical system5
Exterior lighting3
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Unknown or other2
Fuel system, diesel1
Power train1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

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

Mar 27, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2006. Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted…

Sep 15, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling
2006 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 19, 2021 · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and for an unknown Manufacturer recall for the engine control unit failure however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall…

Jan 31, 2019 · Service brakes · 300,000 miles
I HAVE TWO RECALLS THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BY A DODGE DEALER WHICH I TRIED TWO YEARS AGO WITH NO SUCCESS, THE FIRST ONE IS BRAKE LIGHT RECALL NONE OF THE DODGE DEALERS IN MY AREA UP TO 50 MILES RADIUS WERE ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL. NOW I AM TRYING TO REGISTER MY VEHICLE WITH DMV AND I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE PROOF OF…

Nov 18, 2018 · Engine · 110,000 miles
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULTY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON UPON STARTUP.

Sprinter 3500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Fires
2003	4	0	0
2004	2	2	0
2005	2	6	1
2006	3	24	1
2007	7	15	0
2008	6	39	0
2009	4	3	0

Across all years, the 2008 Sprinter 3500 has the most complaints (39). All Dodge Sprinter 3500 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 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 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500?: Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints), followed by engine (7).
How many 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 1 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 March 27, 2024.