Model overview

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial van produced by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a  chassis cab, minibus, van, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter has been marketed under the Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Dodge, and Volkswagen nameplates. In the U.S. it is made from complete knockdown kits by Freightliner. They are now sold by Mercedes-Benz. Re-badged Sprinters were also marketed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as the Volkswagen Crafter and the Volkswagen LT.

The prime generation North American Sprinter debuted in 2001 in the U.S. and was first branded as a Freightliner. Units marketed in North America were badged as Mercedes-Benz till 2003 when they got Dodge branding. Units in North America (without Mexico), could be bought as a Dodge or Freightliner from 2003. 

Dodge Sprinter known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Dodge Sprinter are:

• Shifter Stuck in Park
• Automatic transmission shifting issues
• Transmission Fluid Leak
• Invalid ECM and /or ABS codes
• Cleaner Issued to Address Dusty Smell in AC System
• EVAP system faults
• Crankshaft position sensor recall
• Air Temperature Sensor Can Fail

Dodge Sprinter PDF owner manual

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