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2007 Dodge Sprinter — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Sprinter 3.0L.

Body VANEngine 3.0L

The 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3.0L is a VB‑platform van powered by a 3.0‑liter engine that requires 13.2 quarts of oil with filter and accepts 0W‑30, 0W‑40 or 5W‑30 viscosity. Owner feedback for this model year totals 71 complaints, with air‑bag issues the most frequent category and ten recalls recorded. Within the 2003‑2009 Sprinter complaint trend, the 2007 figure sits below the 2008 peak of 74 reports and above the 2009 low of three, showing a step toward the improved reliability seen at the generation’s end.

Model year2008 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity13.2 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 DIESEL · 850 DIESEL CCA battery, OE oil filter 05175572AA. Note the factory engine oil filter, engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 DIESEL · 850 DIESEL CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-70R15COEM · verified

Wheel / rim5.0, 6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05175572AA discontinued · alt 05175573AA
Engine air filter	68066165AA discontinued
Fuel filter	05175429AB discontinued
Spark plug	68005667AB discontinued
Battery	BBH8F001AA
Front wiper blades	68055456AA discontinued
Thermostat	68014045AB alt 68013951AA
Cabin air filter	68535605AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	224.4 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	94.5 in
Wheelbase	170.5 in
Curb weight	4817 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 13.2 qt w/ filter of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	13.2 qt w/ filter
Power Steering Fluid	ATF +4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	M6: 8.8 ft-lbs, M8: 21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	SRW: 70.0 DRW: 136.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	SRW: 66.0, DRW: 136.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	SRW: 63.0, DRW: 136.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Group Number	49 DIESEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 DIESEL cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49 DIESEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 DIESEL cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-21 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100

Brakes

Other	DUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket	8MM PIN BOLTS: 25, 10MM PIN BOLTS: 48 ft-lbs
Other	DUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0011 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.984 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat all bolts with clean engine oil. · M10 Bolts

1	10.0 ft. lbs.	10 ft. lbs
2	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees; M8 Bolts	90 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 180,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 180,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 180,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2007 the Dodge Sprinter recorded 71 complaints, 10 recalls and 42 TSBs, the highest complaint count in the five‑year federal record. Complaints had risen from 15 in 2003 to 39 in 2004, peaked at 71 in 2007, then fell to 74 in 2008 before dropping sharply to 3 in 2009, while recalls mirrored a similar early‑year rise and subsequent decline. The 2007 model’s top complaint area was Air Bags with 38 reports, followed by Engine & Engine Cooling with 6, Structure with 4 and Unknown Or Other with 2, and it generated no crash complaints but two fire complaints. Investigations were absent in 2007, indicating that the issues were addressed through recalls and TSBs rather than formal investigations, though the data does not specify a root cause. Given the elevated complaint volume and recall activity but the lack of subsequent escalation, the 2007 model is not the safest or most reliable choice for a used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04’07’08 ’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 71 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags38

Engine & Engine Cooling6

Structure4

Unknown Or Other2

Exterior Lighting2

Fuel System, Diesel2

Electrical System2

Tires2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V526000Equipment Adaptive/MobilityReported 08/10/2008

MATTHEWS IS RECALLING 8 MY 1998 BLUEBIRD, MY 2004 FORD E450, MY 2005-2006 THOMAS BUILT BUS, MY 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUS, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 5500, FREIGHTLINER AND DODGE SPRINTER TRUCKS, TRANSIT BUSES, AND SPECIALTY… Remedy: MATTHEWS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MATTEWS SPECIALTY AT 336-297-9600.

08V663000Equipment Adaptive/MobilityReported 16/12/2008

SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 169 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE… Remedy: SUNSET VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR SUNSET VANS AT 1-888-280-8267.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 42 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
LI14.20-N-073867	2025-04-25	Engine	EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure using TUNAP 926® on 906, 907 Sprinter with…
LI82.35-N-078930	2025-03-10	Visibility/Wiper	Warning Lamp "Washer Fluid Empty" Yet Reservoir Is Not Empty Complaint: Warning lamp…
LI47.10-N-079010	2025-03-10	Fuel/Propulsion System	Procedure for When Diesel Fuel Tank is Filled with Incorrect Fuel Type Complaint…
LI14.20-N-073867	2025-03-10	Fuel/Propulsion System	EGR Valve Diagnosis and Cleaning Procedure Complaint A: The engine is jolting/bucking…
LI07.70-N-078824	2025-02-11	Fuel/Propulsion System	Complaint Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 13.2 qt w/ filter VB-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05175572AA Engine air filter 68066165AA Fuel filter 05175429AB Spark plug 68005667AB

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Sprinter 3.0L take?

13.2 qt w/ filter of 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 MEETING MERCEDES SPECIFICATION MB228.51, MB229.31 OR MB229.51, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Sprinter have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.