2008 Dodge Sprinter Consumer Discussions

Dodge Sprinter low boost problem

• Re: LOSS OF POWER - 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 [marklorenz]

  Written by: johnfrench on Apr 25, 2011 2:05:10 PM

  I noticed this problem a few weeks ago up at abouty 7500 feet and attributed it to altitude. Today it did it on the freeway at sea level and I took it to the dealer in Irvine, and so I hope they can figure it out. Just what was the issue with yours, and did they know how to fix it?The dealer also told me that Mercedes has taken over responsibility ... Read More

• Re: LOSS OF POWER - 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 [marklorenz]

  Written by: tdd1 on Oct 1, 2010 5:53:40 AM

  egr valves will go down before 80000 miles or it may be the hoses on eather side of the inter cooler they burst cousing turbo loss.

• Re: LOSS OF POWER - 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 [marklorenz]

  Written by: willkolditz on Jul 26, 2010 7:57:39 AM

  I have a 2003 Freightliner badged Sprinter with 65000 miles on it. The same problem described by Mark Lorenz has been happening to my rig starting at 30000 miles. I found that by turning off the engine, the system would reset and I would be good for several days until the turbo derated again. At first the techs could not find anything wrong (because when you stopped it would reset) and ... Read More

• Re: LOSS OF POWER - 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 [marklorenz]

  Written by: autocosmedic on Jun 17, 2010 2:02:48 PM

  Mark......I have a 2005 Sprinter with 65,000 miles that is having the exact problem you are describing. Were you able to fix your problem? Please describe. Thanks. Ron

• Re: LOSS OF POWER - 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 [marklorenz]

  Written by: bradak on Jan 31, 2010 5:44:30 PM

  I have a 2007 Sprinter it showed the exact problem.I could shut it off and the problem would not show up again for 2 weeks. It turned out to be the return hose from the intercooler on the drivers side. I went to Euro Parts SD and got there repair kit it took about 30 minutes and after 2 start up & cool downs my check engine light went out and ... Read More

MISC Sprinter Problems (oh the list)

• 2008 Dodge Sprinter Horrors

  Written by: dodgepartsmanw on Jan 26, 2010 6:19:15 PM

  I purchased a 2008 Leftover this summer. I bought the long body/wheelbase with duals 3500. Boy was I disappointed. I took it out on a job that required moving the vehicle every 100 feet. The doors automatically lock. with the key left in the ignition for ease of use the second key on my belt will NOT unlock the doors. I complained to the dealer on several ocassions about this and ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter low boost problem

• LOSS OF POWER - 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500

  Written by: marklorenz on Jan 21, 2010 8:32:48 AM

  I have a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 cargo van with the 3.0 turbo V-6. We only have about 17000 miles on it and haven't had a single problem until just last week. After 200 + miles of open freeway at 70-75 mph hauling about 1000lbs of cargo I experienced a loss of power after a short stop. It appeard the turbo wasn't engaging, the engine would shift all the way into ... Read More

MISC Sprinter Problems (oh the list)

• Re: turbo resonator [sprinterguru]

  Written by: vpracegasatl on Oct 20, 2009 6:38:47 AM

  Nah, I've owned this vehicle since for 6 years and I know what it's like when the fuel filter needs replacing. What it does now is different. Filter had recently been replaced anyway, so, that's not it. It's one of those "strange" fixes. I haven't even driven it since March 2008 when I got my Chevy 2500 truck (gas engine) that costs me almost nothing to drive. lol I calculated everything ... Read More

2010 Sprinter

• 2010 Sprinter

  Written by: mr_dj on Sep 25, 2009 8:27:53 AM

  I came close to buying a new 2008 with 1800 miles from the dealer, but after reading the nightmares in the forum, I’m gonna wait and see what the 2010 is about. It won’t be sold by Dodge any longer. Here is some of what is being said about it: Dodge Sprinter is the most versatile commercial van on the market. There's no other vehicle like it on the road, from ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter low boost problem

• My Winnebago View keeps stalling

  Written by: he_man on Aug 19, 2009 8:40:09 PM

  We got out View on New Year's Ever 2008. It is a used 2007 view with a diesel Dodge Sprinter engine. I've driven it all over the Houston area and to Florida and back without any problems. My husband took it hunting in a hilly area and after filling up with fuel it begin stalling on him. He would have to put his key in position 2 and hold it for ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Owners

• Where to buy accessories??

  Written by: tulliman on Jun 12, 2009 3:37:38 PM

  Hi, I am an owner of a new 2008 Passenger Sprinter. Where do we go to buy accessories and options?? We would love to install the automatic sliding door, but who has one?? There is nor local Dodge dealer in my area that services Sprinters, Thanks, Tulliman

Dodge Sprinter low boost problem

• Re: low boost code do to resonator problem [fyngrynd]

  Written by: dogvan on Nov 16, 2008 9:08:09 AM

  My turbo resonator failed on July 26, 2008 (2006 Sprinter with 7300 miles) en route to ONT from NJ on a Sunday afternoon. Flemington NJ Dodge dealership was useless as was Chrysler 800#. ;) Thankfully, Kingston ONT dealership was terrific, identified the problem quickly, fit me into their schedule on Mon am and made a same-day repair under warranty. I post my story so others will be better informed and perhaps ... Read More

• Dodge threatens voiding Sprinter warranty if Resonator Eliminator installed

  Written by: etroup on Jun 21, 2008 2:45:44 PM

  My 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 / 2007 Winnebago View has suffered its 2nd turbo resonator failure with ~2,200 miles between the 1st and 2nd failures. The first failure was shortly after I bought the vehicle last summer. The resonator was replaced with the manufacturer's part Rev AB. That part failed last Saturday on the Interstate. Same exact symptoms and same exact corrective action: Replace the Resonator under warranty. However, the Service ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter Starting/Stalling Issues

• let the healing begin

  Written by: jverrelli on Apr 18, 2008 9:42:19 PM

  hi everyone,I last wrote "i gave up"and "my forehead says sucker"this will be my last post,from february 08 till april18 my sprinter has broken down 6 times,each time it was at the dealer from 2-7 days,twice i picked up my van after hours and it broke down 1-2 miles from the dealership.leaving me stranded 9:00 at night,calling roadside assistance waiting for the tow and having someone pick me up.merrick dodge has ... Read More

option-set same if Freightliner or Dodge?

• option-set same if Freightliner or Dodge?

  Written by: realitybased on Feb 10, 2008 12:10:02 PM

  Apparently there is only one assembly (i guess that should be re-assembly) plant for Sprinters, just outside of Charleston SC, but it seems that daimlerchrysler sells the Sprinter as a Freightliner AND as a Dodge. Looking at those two websites, the configurations-available/options-available sets do not appear to be identical. For example, as sold through Freightliner, there is no mention of a "cold climate package" in the website Is that correct ? ... Read More

Dodge Sprinter

• Re: 2007 dodge.com teaser [larryccf]

  Written by: altered3 on Jan 22, 2007 2:21:15 AM

  Fireguy There are tow types of diesel engines, the old 5 cylinder has gone along with the autotrans. The first engine is a 4 cylinder twin cam 4 valves per cylinder with a in line twin turbo assist. The second engine is the V6 Gas and Diesel, the gas model is the first to come into the States, followed by the Diesel a little latter on, not a long wait. The ... Read More

• Oils ain't Oils' and neither are the Filters [Altered 3]

  Written by: altered3 on Jul 12, 2006 11:25:13 PM

  nescosmo: reply to your query re filters? In the first instance, I am still finding out a few more statistics to the facts of which are reverent to both Euro specifications and the US regulations which have variations as to which of the main six states have a higher requirements for emission controls,overall they are the same by the last numbers in the prefix to US regulations, some better some not ... Read More