Power Train Problems of Dodge Sprinter

Dodge Sprinter owners have reported 18 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Dodge Sprinter


Recently reported Power Train problems of Dodge Sprinter

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the contact noticed that several unknown warning lights were illuminated and suddenly the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle decelerated to 10 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed to the floorboard.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. The contact discovered oil on his driveway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that there was a leaking plug on the transmission that released the oil onto the driveway. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

This stuff is dangerous. I've lost three tire valves in less than 1000 miles and the last was sudden and violent. Honestly, I thought I'd done something wrong, but I've used only mr. Clean wash system and a very dilute degreaser on the wheels.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 diesel. Passenger vehicle. Purchased brand-new in 2007. Approximately 34,000 miles. Vehicle went into limp mode 2 times. Would not go out of second gear. After shut down and restart vehicle ran normal.   Read details...




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