Dodge SPRINTER 2500 electrical problems
16 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
155 owner complaints analyzed
15 distinct recall campaigns
35,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2013 model years. Data snapshot: . 88 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
16 of 155 complaints match this topic (10.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11670560 · 2025-07-01 (July 1, 2025)
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V833000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11670560 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11083526 · 2018-04-05 (April 5, 2018)
THE DODGE DEALER DID THE T21 EMISSION RECALL ON 12/08/2017. EVERSINCE THIS RECALL SERVICE MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RENDERED IN-OPERABLE WITH TWO PROBLEMS. (1) THE BATTERY DIES OVERNIGHT. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED TO NEW BATTERY WITH SAME PROBLEM. (2) THE EGR VALVE MAKES BUZZING NOISE WITH THE CAR OFF. I HAVE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE WITH NEW ONE WITH SAME PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN FIVE MONTH AND NOW DODGE SAYS THEY NEED TO REPLACE ANOTHER PART (INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROLLER), BUT DODGE DOES NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE DAMAGES OR HOW OR WHEN …
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11083526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11093859 · 2018-05-15 (May 15, 2018)
RECEIVED T-21 RECALL NOTICE FOR 2004 SPRINTER 2500. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WE WERE SENT TO BY DODGE (FIAT). DEALERSHIP DID THE REQUIRED SOFTWARE UPGRADE TO THE ECU - RESULT WAS THAT THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS TRASHED. THEY REPLACED 2 MODULES AND THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. PCM IS NOT SHUTTING DOWN THE MODULES AND RELAYS AND ALL CIRCUITS STAY OPEN AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BE COMPLETELY DRAINED IN A SHORT TIME PERIOD. OUR VAN IS USELESS TO US - CAN'T DRIVE IT ANYWHERE AND DODGE (WE FILED A COMPLAINT OVER 4 W…
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Owner report 11316729 · 2020-03-07 (March 7, 2020)
THE T21 RECALL HAS COMPLETELY RUINED MY PERFECTLY MAINTAINED AND STABLE WORK VEHICLE. INITIALLY AFTER HAVING THE RECALL DONE IT LEFT MY BATTERY DEAD AS IT LEFT COMPONENTS RUNNING...IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP FOR 5 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL THEY KEEP THROWING FIXES AT IT WHICH NEVER SEEM TO WORK! THEY HAVE REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, EGR, 2 PCMS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER PARTS. IT STILL HAS NO POWER AND SURGES AND IS BLOWING BLACK SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THE T21 RECALL AS MY VAN IS STILL BROKEN AND NO CAN SE…
Owner-reported narrative. 124,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11316729 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11477740 · 2022-08-05 (August 5, 2022)
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated the backlight of the instrument panel had remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off, and remained constantly illuminated. The failure had been ongoing for the past three years. The contact stated that the failure drained the battery; requiring the battery to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was due to a Manufacturer's Campaign Number: T21. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that after the repa…
Owner-reported narrative. 131,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11477740 at NHTSA ↗