2008 Rev Ambulance DODGE SPRINTER 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
55,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 21 complaints (76.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Air Bags: 16; Electrical System: 1; Steering: 1; Steering:Electric Power Assist System: 1; Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars: 1; Suspension: 1; Tires: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 4 |
2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2016: 12; 2017: 4
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10534347 · 2013-08-08 (August 8, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE BACK UP LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT MOISTURE WAS LEAKING INTO THE LIGHT HOUSING, CAUSING THE CONNECTORS TO BURN AND FUSE TOGETHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000...UPDATED 09-18-13 *BF THE DEALER FOUND THE PROBLEM WHILE CHECKING THE REAR LIGHTS…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10534347 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10547746 · 2013-10-13 (October 13, 2013)
ROOF LEAKS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10547746 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10577012 · 2014-04-03 (April 3, 2014)
WE HAVE HAD BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAIL ON THIS VEHICLE IN LAST 2 MONTHS. THE CENTERING PIN ON LEAF SPRING SHEARS OFF AND AXLE SHIFTS BACK TO WHEEL WELL. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO TRACK AT ASKEW ON ROAD. I FEEL THIS PRESENTS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. WE HAVE HAD THE LEAF FAIL ON 2 OF OUR FIVE SPRINTERS THE OTHER BEING A 2007 YEAR. OTHER VAN HAS 120000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER VANS OF DIFFERENT MFR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10577012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10595144 · 2014-05-30 (May 30, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10595144 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10653989 · 2014-11-10 (November 10, 2014)
RECALLED TIRE, BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A LT245/75R16, DELAMINATED WHILE I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH ON A GOOD SURFACE, WELL MAINTAINED ROAD. LUCKILY I MAINTAINED CONTROL AND STOPPED ON A WIDE PAVED SHOULDER. THE DOT NUMBER WAS BE11JD115111. I WAS NEVER INFORMED IN ANY MANNER OF THIS RECALL FROM EITHER THE TIRE MANUFACTURER OR MY LOCAL DEALER. BOTH COULD HAVE EASILY INFORMED ME, BUT DID NOT. WHY? MY NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER ALONG WITH THE DOT NUMBER WAS ON FILE WITH MY LOCAL DEALER. I CHECKED WITH THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS AND WAS TOLD HE WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 66,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10653989 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10849758 · 2016-03-15 (March 15, 2016)
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ UPDATED 05/16/16.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10849758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10855533 · 2016-04-14 (April 14, 2016)
TAKATA RECALL - I LIVE IN HOUSTON, TX, AN AREA OF HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY. THESE ARE THE AREAS THAT ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FAULTY AIR BAGS. I GOT MY FIRST RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2015 FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. NOW, IN APRIL 2016, I GET A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. AS OF TODAY, I STILL HAVE NOT HAD THE PASSENGER AIR BAG REPLACED! SINCE I AM IN ONE OF THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAGS, ONE WOULD THINK I WOULD AT LEAST HAD THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG REPLACED. I THINK I HAVE WAITED …
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10855533 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10881886 · 2016-06-30 (June 30, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V354000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V077000 (AIR BAGS). 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 08/02/16 *BF *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10881886 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V213000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2013-05-20 (May 20, 2013)
Road Rescue is recalling certain ambulances built on model year 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 chassis from April 2008 through December 2008. The failure of a power disconnect solenoid terminates the flow of electricity to the ambulance conversion.
Consequence: When the electrical power is interrupted, the siren, warning lights, and patient compartment lights may not operate. There may be a loss of power to life saving equipment in the patient compartment. In the event of an emergency, the ambulance may not be able to alert other vehicles of its presence, slowing its trip to the hospital and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. will notify owners, and a Wheeled Coach/Road Rescue service center will replace the defective solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2013. Owners may contact Road Rescue at 1-800-628-8178.
NHTSA campaign record ↗