general problems of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter - part 1

80 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Sprinter based on all problems reported for the 2008 Sprinter.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2024

The recalls are for 2016-2015 airbags component. I had called every Dodge dealership within my 50miles distance and Mercedes Benz and they dont have the part to perform the repair or they mention they have no space for the vehicle. There never been any accidents. Its just a recall from mercedes/mopar.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2023

I have a mercedes Sprinter van that has a Dodge VIN number and no one wants to provide the replacement of the airbag in the vehicle. Mercedes says its a Dodge and the Dodge dealership in freehold said they can not work on it since it has a mercedes emblem on it.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2023

Dodge was not able to replace the passenger airbag. No dealers could replace it. I had the passenger airbag replaced by a mercedes Sprinter dealership and was reimbursed by Dodge. The problem is they can not remove the recall from NHTSA. I still get email and mail telling me to replace the passenger airbag. I've called 4 times over 2 years. Each time they say they'll fix it. It still shows the recall is not complete. How can I remedy this? Dodge has been no help.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2022

I am reaching out for assistance in resolving a passenger air bag issue in my 2008 Dodge Sprinter RV (case 84229129 for codes r49 and s14). Fiat/Chrysler(fca) notified us of a recall associated with both the driver and passenger airbags in September, 2022. We took the vehicle to bob brady Chrysler in decatur, IL for service at fca’s recommendation. The driver side air bag was replaced without incident. After ten days, bob brady advised us they could not complete the repairs and would need to ‘open a star case’ for escalation. I contacted fca and was advised they would assist me in finding another dealer to fix the passenger air bag and opened case 84226749 within 5 days on opening the case. We went and picked up the vehicle. The paper work at the time of pick up clearly states, “…with codes present in the vehicle, there is the possibility that in the event of an accident, the airbags may not deploy. ” fca did not respond to the opened case and when we reached back out to them, we were advised the case was closed. Their records indicate both passenger and driver airbags have been repaired and are in working order. When I disputed this, fca further advised I would need to readdress with bob brady as another dealer would not be available to complete the repairs. The srs warning light remains on within the vehicle. I have attempted contact with bob brady’s service manager on several occasions without a response. I am reaching in with a request for assistance to help resolve the issue with the airbag repair.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2019

The Dodge dealer in bellevue washington refused to perform the recall repairs. They claimed it was because they couldn't put the vehicle on their lift, even though airbag replacement doesn't require that. They referred me to seattle mercedes, which also refused to do the recall.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2018

Takata recall I made 2 attempts to contact west valley Dodge in CA in which didn't get a call back. I made appt on 11/9 at simi Dodge in CA. I told them I had a Dodge Sprinter on a b class RV. I was told no problem. When I showed up for appt they told me they couldn't do it because of tools needed. I looked on line and no special tools are needed. As I suspected they just didn't want to do the work. A complete waste of my time.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2018

Takata recall, I took the vehicle to goss Dodge in s. Burlington for the NHTSA#15v-354 #r49 passenger airbag module recall and the NHTSA #16v-077 #s14 driver airbag module. When the recall was completed I started the vehicle and the srs light remained on. I told the service people about this and they attempted to find the problem. They state it is a broken wiring harness. They have now kept the vehicle for a week and tell me that the part is not available. I took a photo of the part and got the part number from them and attempted to find one. The Dodge factory parts told me that the part was discontinued in 2016. The vehicle will not pass state inspection with the srs light on it is now sitting at the dealership with the dashboard taken apart.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2017

Takata recall. Received recall notice but Dodge dealers will not repair. They either are unauthorized or the vehicle is to big for them. Also contacted the fca recall assistance center. Fca transferred me to mercedes who does not know anything about Dodge recalls.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: (air bags ) however, the dealer refused to do the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was referred to dealer in canada. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ap.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2016

2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger and driver airbag recall notices.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2016

I have contacted fiat Chrysler automobiles and they stated that I would to contact Mercedes Benz. I contacted a mercedes dealer and they stated that the replacement part would not be available until 2017. The information that I received via mail states that the part is available.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2016

I have been waiting over a year and parts are still not available. I would think a safety issue that puts my passengers at risk would be addressed in a more responsible manner.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2016

Takata recall. Received recall notices 15v-354 and 16v-077 from fiat Chrysler us llc. Attempted service at several local Chrysler,Jeep,Dodge ram dealers but was turned away saying they do not do recall work on Dodge Sprinters. Contacted local Sprinter dealers and was informed they do not do recall work on Dodge Sprinters. Contacted fiat Chrysler llc recall assistance center and they said my only option was to travel to portland, oregon or las vegas, nevada to have the recall work done. I have no ability to travel that far for this safety recall work. Please advise as I am very concerned about this issue.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2016

We have received 2 notices bot both the driver and passenger air bags for recall. We have contacted the only local dealer for this repair. They have told us they do not have the parts/supplies to fix this issue. We want to make sure our employees are safe driving this van.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v354000 (air bags) and 16v077000 (air bags). The dealer unable to determine when the parts would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame that the parts would be sent to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

"takata recall" we have experienced a total of 3 recalls on this vehicle. The very first recall was 2016 on the passenger side. The second recall in 2017 on the drivers side. The third, most importantly, was a recall on the 2016 recall, the passenger side. For almost 2 years, the u. S. Recall center kept sending out warnings . . . . But never clearly stated it was a recall on a recall. As consumers, we would call to ask questions to clarify this. . Only to have them take down invoices and dates on when the air bags were replaced and promising this was noted and fulfilled their need to send us a notice. Soon after, we would get more notices via mail and also phone messages. We had 2 different conference telephone calls with Dodge/recall center/ and us, the cox's. . . And were told the problem was resolved. Having said that, it was not. Finally, a very Smart service dept. Manager at Dodge found the error and rectified it. He said. . Here in lies the problem, you have another recall on the 2016 recall. Really? since fixing this, I have notified the call center, via phone to bring to their attention. I think it needs to be documented now. . . . . It is imparative that when it is a recall of a previous recall. . . Someone needs to pay attention. Many consumers, like we almost did, will just ignore these second notices. We throw away the notices because we are told and believe this is already repaired. It was not. So please, for your own sake, make adjustments to this problem before you are addressing lives lost due to misinformation. Recall on previous recalls � are indeed happening and are very dangerous if left unanswered. You can thank me now or just pay for needless deaths later. Your welcome. Mrs. Bill cox, vancouver, washington. 360-852-8463 call only if you have a true, valid question. If not, no need to call at all. Have a good day.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2016

"takata recall" . Schlossmann Dodge city of brookfield WI , the dealer I purchased the van from, refuses to do the recall service on the van. This recall can only be done by a Dodge dealer. I'm in a bad position with this. Please help. Dodge city #262-790-9000.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2016

Takta recall called Dodge on 4-12-16 airbag recall for drivers side was told nothing I can do until parts come in . Worrisome as I travel for summer in van which is a camper. Was never notified when passenger airbag parts arrived only by calling for an issue totally unrelated was I told that part was available after over 1 year. Dangerous and unacceptable. . . . .

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v354000 (air bags) and 16v077000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v077000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v077000 (air bags) was received in April of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2016

Takata recall. . . . The recall went out a year ago, and still no parts! this is putting our drivers in possible jeopardy.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v077000 (air bags) and 17v478000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (ed voyles Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, GA 30060) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v354000 (air bags) was received in September of 2016 and NHTSA campaign number: 16v077000 (air bags) was received in April of 2016. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2016

Airbag recall, we have been told that the dealers can not get the parts to replace the defective air bag. We have been waiting for months and been told they will call us when part comes in. Still nothing and this is a fleet vehicle driven daily. How long does a recall replacement part usually take to get replaced?.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 15v354000 (air bags) and 16v077000 (air bags) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and stated that the dealer refused service due to not having the technology. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the contact would need to cross the states to have the vehicle repaired. The contact had not experienced any failure.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall . The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v077000 (air bags) and called two dealers (chuck patterson Dodge, 257 east Ave, chico, CA 95926, (530) 895-1771) and (mercedes-benz of rocklin, 4747 granite dr, rocklin, CA 95677, (888) 245-8764). Both dealers were unable to provide the recall repair. The contact was referred by one dealer to call the other, but neither specified the reason as to why they refused to provide the remedy and part for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was waiting to determine when the manufacturer would provide a remedy and part to an authorized dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v354000 (air bags) and 16v077000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2015

Purchased car and cannot register car because of recall. I have called Dodge and I am basically being told too bad and I have to wait. I have waited 2 months, the recall has been out for almost 6 months now. I am still being told that there is no part available or even made to fix this recall. I am not affected by the symptoms of the recall, I just can't register my car. Right now it's the worlds biggest paper weight.


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