Dodge Sprinter owners have reported 4 diesel fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common diesel fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's diesel fuel system (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System problems |
2007 Sprinter: vehicle stalls several times daily. Dodge said it was an egr valve problem. They said they repaired but it still happens. They say it isn't their problem now that the warranty has run out. This is very dangerous when pulling out in traffic.
Performance failure/loses power at critical times.
My 2006 Sprinter diesel has had a resonator failure which caused a sudden loss of power - if this had happened at the wrong time it could have been deadly. The failure happened within a few thousand miles and was repaired by the manufacturer under warranty. However, there has not been any recall that I am aware of and after a web search it appears there should be - the replacement parts are not an improvement and as a result the failure has occurred more than once for many owners. It is clearly a safety issue given the sudden nature of the loss of power and the potential for it to happen when pulling into traffic or passing another vehicle etc.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Sprinter. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak in the fuel filter. The failure caused diesel fuel to leak onto the engine and the ground. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that if the fuel filter were changed with o-rings supplied with the filter, the failure would still occur. The water sensor was changed with o-rings, which were slightly different. The contact stated that without this sensor, any o-rings would not be sufficient enough to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 06/02/08 the consumer stated Dodge must know about the defect because the sensor comes with a slightly tighter o-ring that stops the leak. Updated 06/02/08.