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2008 Dodge Sprinter Diesel Passenger Van

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2008 Dodge Sprinter – exterior Unverified
Photo: Sprint (26602724641) by Mike Mozart from Funny YouTube, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (NCV3, 2007–2009); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Sprint (26602724641) by Mike Mozart from Funny YouTube, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Doritos Truck (28531833221) by Mike Mozart, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2008-2010 Dodge Sprinter 2500 by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2009 SolarCity Dodge Sprinter side by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2008 Dodge Sprinter Diesel Passenger Van is a 154-hp turbocharged V6.

It makes 154 horsepower.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeVan
PowertrainDiesel
Engine
Engine Type3.0L V6 turbocharged diesel (Mercedes-Benz OM642)
Horsepower154 hp

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Cargo Van).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge SPRINTER.

74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge SPRINTER

Owner Complaints

74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge SPRINTER (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags57
Electrical System4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Steering2
Structure2
Suspension2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 18, 2025 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that on one occasion…”
Aug 21, 2024 · Air Bags
“The recalls are for 2016-2015 airbags component. I had called every dodge dealership within my 50miles distance and mercedes benz and they dont have the part to perform the repair or they mention they…”
Dec 11, 2023 · Air Bags
“I have a Mercedes Sprinter Van that has a Dodge Vin number and no one wants to provide the replacement of the Airbag in the vehicle. Mercedes says its a Dodge and the Dodge Dealership in Freehold said…”
Sep 27, 2023 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that both rear axles were detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
Jan 15, 2023 · Air Bags
“I am reaching out for assistance in resolving a passenger air bag issue in my 2008 Dodge Sprinter RV (Case 84229129 for codes R49 and S14). Fiat/Chrysler(FCA) notified us of a recall associated with…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 DODGE SPRINTER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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