Owners have filed 43 complaints
about the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 with NHTSA between 2013 and 2025.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 66
Against the median year of the Dodge Sprinter 3500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
60% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2008 compares with every other Dodge Sprinter 3500
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
660.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
220.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
110.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
110.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2013peak 4Apr 2025
NHTSA investigations into the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
Recalls on the 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
17V478000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
16V077000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
14V706000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
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.
11V210000
SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
08V352000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 79 MY 2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER 3500 TRUCKS. SOME OF THE LEFT DRIVE SHAFTS ON THE REAR AXLE WHICH WERE LABELED WITH THE CHARGE INDICATOR "S," MAY CONTAIN CRACKS AT THE RADIUS BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE FLANGE.
Risk: THESE CRACKS MAY CAUSE A BREAKAGE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
08V110000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SPRINTER IS RECALLING 34 MY 2007-2008 DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 CARGO VANS. SOME OF THESE VANS MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE CORRECT BRAKE COMPONENTS INSTALLED.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2011179180 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles, with the optional three-seat bench in the second seating row, may have been equipped with seatbelts that were certified to European standards, but fail to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to incorrect load limiter mounting, the assembly loop is unable to withstand the forces specified by the Standard. Failure of the seatbelt to restrain the seat occupant as intended would increase the risk of personal injury during a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seatbelt assemblies.
Recall 20083236 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the left rear axle shaft could fracture and result in a loss of driving power to the rear wheels. Loss of propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left rear drive shaft.
Recall 20081103 units in Canada
Brakes
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with a smaller brake fluid reservoir designed for use on the 2500 model. This smaller reservoir does not match Sprinter 3500 certification documentation. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Greeneville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We've had multiple issues with starting the vehicle. After number attempts to eradicate the issue, I Google searched the problems and found that the y connect harness from battery to alternator and starter had been remanufactured for improvement 3 times. I'm uncertain why this part did not have a recall for my vehicle. Mercedes manufacturer for our motor should be responsible for this issue since there have been so many reported issues with this part. Can you please evaluate the complaint and advise.
NHTSA complaint #11652459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hebron, KY
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11648837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greeneville, TN
POWER TRAIN
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. The contact pulled the vehicle into a parking lot, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle temporarily operated as designed before the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure but retrieved a failure code for the ABS control module. The contact was informed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The ABS control module was replaced however, the failure code remained. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown,
NHTSA complaint #11430652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greeneville, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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. The contact pulled the vehicle into a parking lot, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle temporarily operated as designed before the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure but retrieved a failure code for the ABS control module. The contact was informed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The ABS control module was replaced however, the failure code remained. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown,
NHTSA complaint #11430652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bellevue, WA
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11222013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MT. Morris, NY
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED OCT 12 2017. IN 01/2018 I GET A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. I CALLED FREIGHTLINER BUT WAS TOLD THEY CAN NO LONGER REPLACED THE AIRBAG IN NEW YORK STATE AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. THEY NEVER DID. NY DMV SENT ME A NOTICE SO I CALLED FREIGHTLINER AND THEY SHOW NO RECALLS SAME AS YOUR WEBSITE. WHAT HAPPENED? HOW CAN I GET THE AIRBAG REPLACED NOW? *DT
NHTSA complaint #11221561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Simi Valley, CA
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11150329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vancouver, WA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A TOTAL OF 3 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE 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 [XXX]'S... AND WERE TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. HAVING SAID THAT IT WAS NOT. FINALLY A 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. [XXX] VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. [XXX] CALL ONLY IF YOU HAVE A TRUE, VALID QUESTION. IF NOT, NO NEED TO CALL AT ALL. HAVE A GOOD DAY. *JS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11141588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesMiddletown, MD
WHEELS
VEHICLE IN MOTION. PROGRESSIVELY WORSE VIBRATION TO THE POINT OF REQUIRING A TOW. UPON INSPECTION AT EDDIE'S TRUCK REPAIR, RAPID CITY, SD FOUND INNER LEFT REAR ("DUAL") WHEEL BROKEN BETWEEN ALL HOLES AND SLOTS IN CENTER OF WHEEL. NO OBVIOUS CAUSE. NO DAMAGE TO WHEELS OR TIRES. ALL TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED. ALL LUG NUTS TIGHT, PROPERLY TORQUED. BREAKS APPEAR NEW -- NO RUST. EVIDENCE OF BROKEN SECTIONS RUBBING ON EACH OTHER, HAD THIS BEEN A SINGLE WHEEL (NOT DUALS) THIS FAILURE MIGHT HAVE RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE FACT THAT THE OUTER WHEEL AND TIRE WERE IN GOOD CONDITION ALLOWED US THE TIME TO PULL OVER.
NHTSA complaint #11132343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,574 milesHinesburg, VT
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #11124679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,994 milesGrand Rapids, MI
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (K & M DODGE/RAM IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FELL AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,994.
NHTSA complaint #11078745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesGrantsville, UT
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11047775 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mandeville, LA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. 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 DEALER RAINBOW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LLC LOCATED AT 301 RIVER HIGHLANDS BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 70433; (985) 892-9165 WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY 'DO NOT HAVE ANY TECHNICIANS WHO KNOW HOW TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE.' THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-853-1403. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11006541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Delta Junction, AK
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS: CALLED FAIRBANKS AND ANCHORAGE DEALERSHIPS AND THEY ARE NOT DOING REPAIRS AT ALL. THE ANCHORAGE DEALERSHIP SENT ME TO TRAILER CRAFT OF ANCHORAGE AND THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS YET AS THEY SAY THAT ALASKA IS LAST ON THE LIST FOR PARTS SINCE WE ARE A LOW HUMIDITY AREA. I AM MOVING TO A HIGH HUMIDITY (TENN) AREA IN SEPT AND I AM WORRIED TO TRAVEL 5000 MILES WITH A COMPROMISED AIR BAG. I DO NOT THINK THIS IS FAIR FOR US TO HAVE TO WAIT BECAUSE WE LIVE IN ALASKA.
NHTSA complaint #10986163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Delta Junction, AK
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS: IN REPLY TO PREVIOUS COMPLAINT10986163 FORGOT TO MENTION THIS RV WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 IN FLORIDA SO IT WAS EXPOSED FOR MANY YEARS TO HIGH HUMIDITY
NHTSA complaint #10986165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Goldendale, WA
AIR BAGS
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10985986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kalispell, MT
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER. 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/11/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER 2 YEARS THE VEHICLE STILL HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 07/14/2017
NHTSA complaint #10986051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Evergreen, CO
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL.... THE RECALL WENT OUT A YEAR AGO, AND STILL NO PARTS! THIS IS PUTTING OUR DRIVERS IN POSSIBLE JEOPARDY.
NHTSA complaint #10969264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vidor, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. 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. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10930255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thornton, CO
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10927166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomfield, NJ
AIR BAGS
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10919187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gainesville, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE SPRINTER 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT, BUT LATER STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/16/17
NHTSA complaint #10916868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUN City Center, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* 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. UPDATED 12/13/16*LJ THE CONSUMER THE PART WAS FINALLY INSTALLED. UPDATED 12/20/16.
NHTSA complaint #10913909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IA
AIR BAGS
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10905881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesPortage, IN
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL IN JULY 2015 AND HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FURTHER.
NHTSA complaint #10896543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.