2004 Dodge Sprinter problems & reliability
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 10 | 26% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 8% |
| Engine | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 31 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 30,000 miles (middle 50% between 13,113 and 53,696 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Upon completion of the t21 recall, the check engine light (error code u0423) came on. The instrument cluster light continued to illuminate after the vehicle's ignition was off, draining the battery.”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Feb 4, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge sprinter. The contact stated that the vehicle consistently misfired. The dodge manufacturer included the vehicle in its t21 emissions recall for the engine control unit; however, the tools, an available technician, and the part was not available to schedule the repair appointment. The…”
Engine · filed Jul 5, 2018
“I used your online vin checker to see if my car has a recall and it said no recalls, and request invalid but I know I entered the correct vin and you gave me my vehicle year and model information.”
Unknown OR Other · filed Nov 29, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TIRE VALVE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE04066 · opened Sep 21, 2004 · closed Feb 2, 2005 · led to recall 04V600000
Technical service bulletins
34 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Dodge Sprinter. The 10 most recent:
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
T21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2021
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
T21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 12, 2021
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
T21 Rev3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2020
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2004 Dodge Sprinter in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 30,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.