2004 Dodge Sprinter Consumer Discussions

Merecedes Sprinter

• Re: 2005 Dodge Sprinter Mercedes-Benz [wachsmuth1]

  Written by: psychopete on Feb 27, 2011 1:58:25 PM

  2004 - 2005 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 SYMPTOMS 1. SPRINTER ABS, EBS AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. 2. CAN NOT MOVE SHIFT LEVER. PROBLEM BROKEN INSULATION POINTS ON TAIL LIGHT UNITS First, warning lights come on (systems still work though) Second, shifter will not move Third, fuses will begin to blow in a series anytime you hit the brake pedal; followed by tail light bulbs Lastly, nothing works SOLUTION Immediate: To ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Engine Problems

• Re: Engine Cuts Off, Then Restarts [andtay]

  Written by: sprinterdud on Sep 6, 2010 7:51:05 AM

  THIS HAPPENED TO ME W/ MY 2004 SPRINTER. TURNED OUT TO BE THE EGR VALVE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS IN 2004 OR 2005.IF THE EGR VALVE WAS NOT FIXED UNDER THAT RECALL MAYBE YOU SHOULD GET IT CHECKED OUT. YOU MIGHT ALSO CHECK OUT A DIFFERENT MECHANIC OR DEALER/NOT SAYING THEY WERE BAD, JUST TRY YOUR LUCK SOMEWHERE ELSE. OH, BY THE WAY, A MONTH AFTER MY EGR VALVE ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Starting/Stalling Issues

• Andtay

  Written by: andtay on Sep 5, 2010 5:25:40 PM

  I have a 2004 Dodge Sprinter. It is at the dealership for the third time this year with stalling issues. My van will be running fine but when I push the gas pedal too hard to go up a hill or pass someone, the engine would cut off and I would have to pull over to the side of the highway, wait a few minutes, then restart the engine. The first ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Engine Problems

• Engine Cuts Off, Then Restarts

  Written by: andtay on Sep 5, 2010 5:04:48 PM

  My 2004 Dodge Sprinter is at the dealership for the third time with the same problem. The Sprinter will die when I push the gas pedal a little too hard going up an incline or trying to pass someone. I will pull over to the side of the road, turn the ignition off, wait a few minutes, then restart and it will run fine for a few days. Each time I ... Read More

• SEIZED ENGINE AT 110,000 MILES

  Written by: sprinterdud on Aug 7, 2010 1:29:54 PM

  HAS ANYONE DELT W/ A SEIZED 2.7 MB ENGINE IN THEIR SPRINTER JUST OUT OF WARRANTY? JUST GETTING ON THE FREEWAY ONE DAY CHANGED MY LIFE. YOU SEE, I DEPEND ON MY 2004 DODGE SPRINTER FOR WORK /INSTALL DRAPERIES AND BLINDS. WITHOUT MY TRUCK IN THIS ECONOMY ,WELL, THATS MY MAIN TOOL TO WORK. THIS ENGINE COSTS $15,000 TO REPLACE AND THE GENEROUS OFFER OF $5750.00 FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE STILL WOULD ... Read More

• SEIZED ENGINE AT 110,000 MILES

  Written by: sprinterdud on Aug 7, 2010 1:14:13 PM

  HAS ANYONE DELT W/ A SEIZED 2.7 MB ENGINE IN THEIR SPRINTER JUST OUT OF WARRANTY? JUST GETTING ON THE FREEWAY ONE DAY CHANGED MY LIFE. YOU SEE, I DEPEND ON MY 2004 DODGE SPRINTER FOR WORK /INSTALL DRAPERIES AND BLINDS. WITHOUT MY TRUCK IN THIS ECONOMY ,WELL, THATS MY MAIN TOOL TO WORK. THIS ENGINE COSTS $15,000 TO REPLACE AND THE GENEROUS OFFER OF $5750.00 FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE STILL WOULD ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter

• Aftermarket tethers?

  Written by: rjthkids on Jul 19, 2010 10:28:57 PM

  We are purchasing a used 2004 Dodge Sprinter for our family of eight. I have five children still in carseats. We know there is no latch system and no tether system in the Sprinter and that LATCH cannot be installed aftermarket. However, I am trying to find out how to get tethers installed aftermarket. Would I contact a MB dealer? The safety of installing carseats with the seatbelt is equal to ... Read More

Should I buy a Dodge Sprinter?

• Re: Should I buy one? [sprinterguru]

  Written by: stush on Oct 30, 2009 1:23:36 PM

  Thanks Roy for the most indepth responce. I still have my big Chevy P30 Grumman. What can I say, the whole body is aluminum, it's huge but rides and drives like a beast!! I think why most people are complaining about the reliability of the Sprinter is because they keep taking it back to the Dodge dealer for warranty repair. I'm no piston head but I know enough that there is ... Read More

Buying a Used Sprinter

• Does Sprinter repair frequency & severity increase with time & mileage?

  Written by: jlmc on May 19, 2009 6:17:16 PM

  We are considering purchasing a used 2004 Sprinter (T1N 2500,140" wheelbase, high roof passenger van) for about $20,000. But we (particularly my wife) are concerned that this vehicle has 118,000 miles on the odometer, and only has maintenance records from the second owner, who purchased it a little over a year ago when it had about 105,000 miles on the odometer. We are taking it to get checked out by a ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Electrical Problems

• Start Error

  Written by: borkatavizdol on Oct 20, 2008 2:55:58 PM

  Hi, I can not start my 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7l Mercedes engine van early in the morning when the temperature is below 50F. Once I start it, I don't have a problem at all. If during the day I turn off the engine , it starts again without any problem. I checked all fuses and relays in the cab and I don't know if there are more somewhere around the ... Read More

• dodge sprinter electrical problem

  Written by: borkatavizdol on Oct 7, 2008 5:38:45 PM

  Hi, my 2004 dodge sprinter 2500, 2.7l - 5 cyl. Mercedes engine does NOT start every time. I left the engine OFF for 5h. and all turn signals went ON and I have NO idea why. My battery died and I can NOT start the vehicle. Does anyone have any idea if it is the manufacturing alarm? Why did all signals (front and rear) turn on "after about 5-6h.,when I did ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Starting/Stalling Issues

• 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500

  Written by: mraim on Jun 29, 2008 11:18:41 AM

  I have the brake reservoir light on. This only comes on when the brake fluid is low. Well when I did the brakes and toped off the reservoir the light went off. 30, 000 miles later I did another brake job and this time the light stayed on. The sending unit is build into the plastic tank. So I replaced the brake reservoir and the light is still on. Can any ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter

• Re: 2004 dodge sprinter engine [gemroz]

  Written by: kurt6 on Jun 5, 2008 9:42:18 AM

  ebay has many

• 2004 dodge sprinter engine

  Written by: gemroz on Jun 4, 2008 1:35:35 PM

  Does anyone know where i can find a used or rebuilt sprinter engine? Or a site i could look on the internet? Thanks everyone

Dodge Sprinter Starting/Stalling Issues

• Re: I gave up!!!!! [jverrelli]

  Written by: kenbaker on Dec 7, 2007 6:13:37 AM

  That's not a sob story, its a tragedy, and you deserved better. Having bought a new 2004 in 2005 (last on lot sort of thing), I am more and more happy that mine was completely assembled in Germany and checked out thoroughly by someone (and delivered with a full tank)... I bought a wagon (passenger) model. My dealership problems, however, have not been much better... however, i have never had a ... Read More

• I gave up!!!!!

  Written by: jverrelli on Dec 6, 2007 8:16:00 PM

  im a licensed electrician in nyc i bought a 2003 sprinter 3500 in jan 04 it was a leftover. i bought this van when i started up my business,i had waited for 2 years to make the jump from employee to employer and one of my happiest days was when i picked up my van from merrick dodge and drove it home,this is when the fun started.as i drove my van ... Read More

• Dodge Sprinter Blowing Fuse

  Written by: lockrx on Dec 1, 2007 10:20:17 AM

  My 2004 Sprinter is blowing the 15 amp fuse to the engine control unit and not starting. This just happend for the first time today. The van started this morning and when I put in gear it stalled and would not restart' checked fuse and found blown 15 apm ecu fuse replaced and blew again. Anybody else have this problem?

Dodge Sprinter

• Re: Newbie - Sprinter vs. other cargo vans [barb16]

  Written by: kenbaker on Nov 30, 2007 6:45:14 AM

  Stay away from 2003... EGR problems (causes driveability issues and extra maintenance). Have driven both FORD (gas and Diesel) and Sprinter. Sprinter fuel mileage is much better overall, but a lightly loaded (but full) FORD (1ton - diesel) can get 19 MPG through Yellowstone Natn'l Park... not bad. FORD however, takes 4 gallons of motor oil every 5,000 miles (oil change interval, not oil burned), Sprinter takes 2.5 gal. every 10,0000 ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Heat/Air Conditioning Questions

• fresh air vents, hot air

  Written by: jmdeegan on Nov 14, 2007 3:21:42 PM

  I have a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 used in the home delivery business. When it is cool outside I open the vents for cool fresh air and without warning and not touching the temperature control knob the air becomes hot. It may stay warm or go back to cool. This happens with no time frame being the same. Help, I am trying to get this fixed without going to the dealer. ... Read More

Sprinter Ride Quality

• Re: dodge sprinter rear suspension [sprinter2007]

  Written by: kenbaker on Nov 6, 2007 2:49:41 PM

  2007, 1, try to put more weight forward 2, make sure rear tire pressure is not low (probably needs at least 75 PSI in REAR, 60+ in front). Adjust for handling, ride, load. Not so heavy, I run 55 front and 65 rear. Heavy I run 60 front, 75 rear. I have had no odd wear so far with no tire rotation in 36,000 miles. 3, double check to make sure ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Electrical Problems

• Re: 2007 Sprinter head light problem [flex9]

  Written by: kenbaker on Aug 23, 2007 7:33:36 AM

  flex, since no one with a 2007 gave a reply for two days (mine is 2004, no running lights), I would try shutting down the Sprinter, apply the parking brake, then re-start the engine... on other brands this usually disables the running lights as it is assumed that you don't need running lights if the parking brake is set. DO you have the high-idle feature? If not, you may need to ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Tires & Wheels

• Re: Tire Time [2000_valk]

  Written by: kenbaker on Jul 25, 2007 7:57:14 AM

  Tom, Personally I am still leaning toward Bridgestone Blizzak's, Otherwise, Bridgestone Duelers (if rated for the load) with enough tread profile to do some good in mud/snow (more than the H/L model Dueler). http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tireselector/SearchByVehicle_BS_EN.aspx?Year=2004- &Make=DODGE&Model=Sprinter+2500+w%2fCommercial+Tires+Only+(Std+Size) KenB ;)

History of the Dodge Sprinter: pre-2004?

• Re: History of the Dodge Sprinter: pre-2004? [gratidude]

  Written by: gagrice on May 13, 2007 7:50:43 PM

  They were not imported from the EU until the 2003. Both Dodge and Freightliner sell the Sprinter. I think most of the Freightliners were sold to RV conversion companies such as Forest River. If I was buying a used one I would get the newest possible, so you have the 7 year 75k mile warranty on the drive train. I wish I had that engine and transmission in a 1/2ton PU ... Read More

• History of the Dodge Sprinter: pre-2004?

  Written by: gratidude on May 10, 2007 1:34:52 AM

  Hi all...been researching the Sprinter and am having some trouble finding stats/specs on the Sprinter prior to 2004. I'm in the market for one, and am trying to figure out how to search for such vans BEFORE they were called "dodge sprinters"... Can anybody fill me in on what years it has been in the states, and if it wasn't a Dodge in 2001-2003 (or earlier), what was it? I looked ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Maintenance

• Re: Sprinter Maintenance [green_hornet]

  Written by: kenbaker on Mar 15, 2007 8:39:53 AM

  all is covered... I still can't afford to lose the value/use of my van since it is so new... The resonator I refer to is on the exhaust side (the "muffler" is the muffler, a resonator chamber, and a particle filter I think)... This is ONE BIG PART, Dodge #5119 762AA in the PDF of 2004 Sprinter parts as found on the Berry Dodge site. One part US$1000+... Checklist? of questions? ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter

• Re: Sprinter Woes [kurt6]

  Written by: kenbaker on Feb 21, 2007 3:16:33 PM

  Kurt, the Mercedes Spec (fully synthetic) ATF is not only from Mercedes, and is not always $22/qt (US $ that is). As MOPAR (DC parts brand) it is about $17 where I have seen the price. Berry Dodge sometimes has specials on it, so I presume that other Dodge dealers might as well. I think it is Berry Dodge that I have seen offer some products for the Sprinter on ebay. ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Gas Mileage

• Re: Fuel cost saving of diesel vs. gasoline [jim314]

  Written by: kenbaker on Feb 2, 2007 8:02:05 AM

  within about $3K-$5K Sometimes tighter... On passenger vans. Mine was certainly nearly even-steven. The thing is as you point out with the high roof is that GM and Ford CAN'T match it... Except for aftermarket or co-production deals (and a bit of extra expense, I don't have a figure on that) you can't get a domestic high-roof, and then there is NO door that opens top-to-bottom full heighth on the whole ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Owners

• KenB

  Written by: kenbaker on Oct 30, 2006 10:25:32 AM

  Ken Baker, OKlahoma City, OK, USA (OKC Metro) 2004 MWC 2500HC WAGON (140", 2500 regular roof, passenger) ARCTIC WHITE (white Mercedes grill conversion with all Mercedes emblems) Standard CD radio... in-dash speakers only... NEED more SPEAKERS SOON. About 20,000 miles, bought NEW in September 2005 from Bob Howard Dodge, OKC/Edmond with about 624 miles on the odometer. Had the transmission leak (o-rings), central locking failures, lumbar supports failed (still not fixed, ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter

• Re: OIL Change update... [nescosmo]

  Written by: kenbaker on Oct 6, 2006 8:41:38 AM

  nescosmo, I thought you knew me better... Oklahoma does not yet have ULSD, but we are getting the new '07 diesels from other truck and car lines (no Sprinters obviously). Our "trash LSD", as you call it, is OK from high-volume fuel stations, we avoid suspected low-volume locations. Being an area (OKLA.) that has lots of farm and oil-field activity, even the small towns have some pretty hih-volume dealers of diesel ... Read More

• Sprinter Van

  Written by: earlw on Aug 10, 2006 8:26:46 AM

  Reading this forum I get some questions answered and I see some that need answered. So here I go. First my owners manual for 2004 model Sprinter DOES NOT any where in it tell me what type of engine oil to use. This is true also for a friends Van. It also doesn't show the location of the oil filter. When I call the 1-800 customer help number I am told ... Read More

• Service... Sprinter style.

  Written by: kenbaker on Mar 9, 2006 9:15:40 AM

  2004 Dodge MWB 2500 HC Wagon, re-badged to Mercedes just for fun (16" steel wheels with the mercedes center caps) My wife took the family Sprinter to the dealer for my first oil change, paid for by the dealer due to previous service run-a-rounds during the first 2 months I had it. Guess they only have ONE Sprinter tech... ON VACATION for 2 weeks to Hawaii!!! They can't even check out: ... Read More

• Re: Positively fine [alfauno]

  Written by: kenbaker on Dec 27, 2005 7:54:54 AM

  2004 MWB, 2500HC, WG, all glass (dark), 6,000 miles, Merc. Conv. completed this past week. bought new Sept. 2005 (last 2004 sold in this area)... Yes, it turns a few heads as no one else in OKC, OK seems to have the Merc. Conv. yet. Mine is white and I got the white Merc. Grill with my kit. Turning left onto a major street today, there was another private Sprinter waiting ... Read More

• Re: Dip stick [kenbaker]

  Written by: jwhatcher on Dec 13, 2005 1:26:55 PM

  We have a 2004 Sprinter 2500. At about 80,000 miles the transmission started slipping. We are now facing a rebuild or replacement. We wrote to Dodge and Daimler-Chrysler about this problem and about the lack of a dipstick to check the trans fluid. Of course, they did not answer us. I believe they know the transmission is a problem, and just don't want to admit it. Our mechanics are frustrated because ... Read More

• Re: My own Sprinter woes... New 2004 MWB, low roof, 10 passenger [kenbaker]

  Written by: ethan1 on Nov 7, 2005 10:27:33 PM

  Thanks I have the same problems with my sprinter. I did fix the dash though. There is a cover on the top of the dash on the passenger side. It is oval shaped. You can just pull it up and it opens to the airbag area. There was a metal bar on mine that was lose and rattling. I put some weatherstripping under it and it fixed the problem. My rear ... Read More

• Re: Parts and service for a 2004 Sprinter [janetw]

  Written by: kenbaker on Oct 26, 2005 7:58:05 AM

  Janet, I certainly understand your predicament... I asked the Dodge dealer at which I bought my Sprinter and where I have had service done so far. They don't have a clue where to get aftermarket accessories and don't seem to have any Daimler-Chrysler accessories either. I am simply amazed that they are passing up an opportunity to over-charge for custom dealer-installed accessories. they did get me a number to call to ... Read More

• Anyone Need a 2004 Sprinter (Passenger)

  Written by: jameson on Oct 21, 2005 5:40:09 AM

  I know a Dealership near Washington DC that is selling a 2004 Dodge Sprinter Wagon.

• Re: purchase [spurry]

  Written by: kenbaker on Oct 6, 2005 9:27:54 AM

  OK, so I loved the sprinter the first time I read about them 3 years ago... now I have one and it is not ALL great, but it is quite good over all, especially for my family... Want to take another family along? no problem! 2004 MWB 10 seats, central locking, dual A/C Artic White, cruise, took delivery with 624 mi. on the speedo. If you look carefully at the floor ... Read More

• Re: Where to rent a Sprinter [mpatc]

  Written by: nevets1 on Sep 28, 2005 2:54:54 PM

  I don't know about renting but Hayes Dodge in Lawrenceville, GA has a brand new 2004 Passenger van.

• Could It Be a Lemon, or What?

  Written by: riteguy on May 2, 2005 11:30:46 PM

  2004 Sprinter 2500 SHC 158” Wheelbase, GVW 8550 lbs, 102” High Roof Version/Inside Height 73” Ordered Mar 2004 from Union Dodge, Garden Grove, Delivered Jun 2004, Outfitted as a plumbing van from Jun thru Sep 2004, and put in service Sep 2004. Good Points :) Great visibility out of front window Very roomy – room to standup in the back Great gas mileage – 18 city/21 hwy (actual) Turning radius – ... Read More

• Re: The defense [njroadie1]

  Written by: armchair67 on Nov 25, 2004 1:29:43 AM

  I own a 2004 Dodge Sprinter Cargo Van (2500)-factory high roof, 140" WB. I've had it about 4 months and have racked up 10,500 miles on it. Most of it is around the city (I am a plumber in Chicago), and also did a trip to Arizona towing a trailer. We towed a 20' enclosed car hauler w/a Mercedes 560sec on the way there, a 65 VW Beetle on the way ... Read More

• I saw a Sprinter Passenger van in White Plains NY

  Written by: dieselbreath on Nov 1, 2003 11:17:28 PM

  last week. It looked pretty cool ... very functional with lots of space. It was a short wheel-base with the low roof. Very boxy though, but that's OK with me. Its too bad that we only get the "regular van" models here. I've posted links here to the other models that we can't get in North America (including the flat-deck truck with folding sides) but my posts seem to dissapear. Is ... Read More

• Sprinter Update

  Written by: bcawthon on Apr 12, 2002 11:52:43 AM

  The Freightliner Sprinter will be sold through about 90 Dodge dealers in North America. This will be in addition to 160 Freightliner Centers. All of the vans will carry the Freightliner name. There was talk at one time of also producing them under the Dodge name at the Pillete Road plant in Ontario, Canada (where the Dodge B-Series vans are built), but it was decided to keep the Freightliner name on ... Read More

• Dodge

  Written by: mrnimmo on Feb 12, 2002 7:35:39 AM

  I've read that Sprinter will replace the Ramwagon in 2004. Who knows.

• Sprinter update. This is a long one!

  Written by: jimjps on Dec 10, 2001 8:17:22 PM

  Here's a lot of info I found on another site. Of particular interest - base prices start at 26,300. Daimler hopes to go from just reassembling Sprinters in the US to manufacturing them here. Also, plans are to eventually make the american "Vito" in the US. Looks like along wait for that Vito that I like so much and by that time it will be the next generation model. By Diana ... Read More