2007 Dodge Sprinter — 3.5L

The 2007 Dodge Sprinter sits near the top of this generation’s federal-record activity: its 71 complaints are second only to 2008’s 74 and well above 2003–2004’s 15–39, while its 10 recalls are the highest in the five-year span and more than double 2008’s 5. Complaints then fall sharply to just 3 in 2009, suggesting the 2007–2008 model years represent the peak of reported concern in this dataset. Within 2007, Air Bags dominate with 38 of the 71 complaints, followed by Engine & Engine Cooling at 6 and Structure at 4; the data does not specify a root cause. The year also records 2 fire complaints and 0 crash complaints, with no federal investigations. Because 2007 combines the generation’s highest recall count with a complaint volume near the generational high, it is a riskier used purchase than the much quieter 2009 model; buyers should verify all recalls are completed and budget for follow-up on the air-bag, engine/cooling, and structural complaints recorded for this year.